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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.32, 1,264.50 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.32, 1,264.50 and 502.32 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.32 : 1,264.50 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.32/1,264.50 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.32x = 1,264.50 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.32x = 635,183.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,183.64/916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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