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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916, 1,264.16 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916, 1,264.16 and 502.08 is: 692.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916 : 1,264.16 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916/1,264.16 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916x = 1,264.16 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916x = 634,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,709.45/916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.91

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