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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.76, 1,266.50 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.76, 1,266.50 and 503.76 is: 695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.76 : 1,266.50 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.76/1,266.50 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.76x = 1,266.50 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.76x = 638,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,012.04/917.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.18

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