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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.36, 1,265.98 and 503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.36, 1,265.98 and 503.36 is: 694.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.36 : 1,265.98 = 503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.36/1,265.98 = 503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.36x = 1,265.98 × 503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.36x = 637,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,243.69/917.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.65

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