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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.25, 1,265.89 and 503.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.25, 1,265.89 and 503.33 is: 694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.25 : 1,265.89 = 503.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.25/1,265.89 = 503.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.25x = 1,265.89 × 503.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.25x = 637,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,160.41/917.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.64

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