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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.56, 1,267.62 and 504.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.56, 1,267.62 and 504.56 is: 696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.56 : 1,267.62 = 504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.56/1,267.62 = 504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.56x = 1,267.62 × 504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.56x = 639,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,591.62/918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.30

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