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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.67, 1,263.63 and 501.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.67, 1,263.63 and 501.67 is: 692.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.67 : 1,263.63 = 501.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.67/1,263.63 = 501.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.67x = 1,263.63 × 501.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.67x = 633,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,925.26/915.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.31

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