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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.59, 1,264.91 and 502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.59, 1,264.91 and 502.59 is: 693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.59 : 1,264.91 = 502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.59/1,264.91 = 502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.59x = 1,264.91 × 502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.59x = 635,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,728.60/916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.58

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