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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.32, 1,267.26 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.32, 1,267.26 and 504.32 is: 695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.32 : 1,267.26 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.32/1,267.26 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.32x = 1,267.26 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.32x = 639,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,104.56/918.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.95

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