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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.26, 1,267.26 and 504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.26, 1,267.26 and 504.34 is: 696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.26 : 1,267.26 = 504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.26/1,267.26 = 504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.26x = 1,267.26 × 504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.26x = 639,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,129.91/918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.02

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