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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917, 1,265.46 and 503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917, 1,265.46 and 503 is: 694.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917 : 1,265.46 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917/1,265.46 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917x = 1,265.46 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917x = 636,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,526.38/917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.14

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