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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.52, 1,266.14 and 503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.52, 1,266.14 and 503.52 is: 694.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.52 : 1,266.14 = 503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.52/1,266.14 = 503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.52x = 1,266.14 × 503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.52x = 637,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,526.81/917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.84

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