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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.82, 1,265.18 and 502.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.82, 1,265.18 and 502.82 is: 693.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.82 : 1,265.18 = 502.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.82/1,265.18 = 502.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.82x = 1,265.18 × 502.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.82x = 636,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,157.81/916.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.87

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