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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,267.02 and 504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,267.02 and 504.12 is: 695.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,267.02 = 504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,267.02 = 504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,267.02 × 504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 638,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,730.12/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.69

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