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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.50, 1,264.85 and 502.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.50, 1,264.85 and 502.58 is: 693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.50 : 1,264.85 = 502.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.50/1,264.85 = 502.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.50x = 1,264.85 × 502.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.50x = 635,688.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,688.31/916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.60

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