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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.63, 1,267.71 and 504.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.63, 1,267.71 and 504.63 is: 696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.63 : 1,267.71 = 504.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.63/1,267.71 = 504.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.63x = 1,267.71 × 504.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.63x = 639,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,715.64/918.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.38

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