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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.34, 1,267.32 and 504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.34, 1,267.32 and 504.34 is: 696.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.34 : 1,267.32 = 504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.34/1,267.32 = 504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.34x = 1,267.32 × 504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.34x = 639,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,160.17/918.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.00

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