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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.32, 1,265.88 and 503.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.32, 1,265.88 and 503.32 is: 694.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.32 : 1,265.88 = 503.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.32/1,265.88 = 503.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.32x = 1,265.88 × 503.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.32x = 637,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,142.72/917.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.57

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