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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.07, 1,264.17 and 502.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.07, 1,264.17 and 502.07 is: 692.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.07 : 1,264.17 = 502.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.07/1,264.17 = 502.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.07x = 1,264.17 × 502.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.07x = 634,695.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,695.51/916.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.85

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