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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.16, 1,265.68 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.16, 1,265.68 and 503.16 is: 694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.16 : 1,265.68 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.16/1,265.68 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.16x = 1,265.68 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.16x = 636,839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,839.55/917.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.36

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