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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.64, 1,265 and 502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.64, 1,265 and 502.64 is: 693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.64 : 1,265 = 502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.64/1,265 = 502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.64x = 1,265 × 502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.64x = 635,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,839.60/916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.66

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