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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.76, 1,265.14 and 502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.76, 1,265.14 and 502.76 is: 693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.76 : 1,265.14 = 502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.76/1,265.14 = 502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.76x = 1,265.14 × 502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.76x = 636,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,061.79/916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.81

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