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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,267.51 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,267.51 and 504.54 is: 696.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,267.51 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,267.51 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,267.51 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 639,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,509.50/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.22

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