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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.56, 1,264.80 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.56, 1,264.80 and 502.56 is: 693.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.56 : 1,264.80 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.56/1,264.80 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.56x = 1,264.80 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.56x = 635,637.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,637.89/916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.50

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