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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.07, 1,266.93 and 504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.07, 1,266.93 and 504.07 is: 695.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.07 : 1,266.93 = 504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.07/1,266.93 = 504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.07x = 1,266.93 × 504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.07x = 638,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,621.41/918.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.61

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