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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.75, 1,267.96 and 504.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.75, 1,267.96 and 504.83 is: 696.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.75 : 1,267.96 = 504.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.75/1,267.96 = 504.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.75x = 1,267.96 × 504.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.75x = 640,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,101.72/918.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.71

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