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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.04, 1,265.44 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.04, 1,265.44 and 503.04 is: 694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.04 : 1,265.44 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.04/1,265.44 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.04x = 1,265.44 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.04x = 636,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,566.94/917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.15

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