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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.28, 1,267.18 and 504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.28, 1,267.18 and 504.28 is: 695.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.28 : 1,267.18 = 504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.28/1,267.18 = 504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.28x = 1,267.18 × 504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.28x = 639,013.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,013.53/918.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.88

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