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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.25, 1,264.51 and 502.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.25, 1,264.51 and 502.33 is: 693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.25 : 1,264.51 = 502.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.25/1,264.51 = 502.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.25x = 1,264.51 × 502.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.25x = 635,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,198.80/916.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.26

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