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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.78, 1,267.92 and 504.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.78, 1,267.92 and 504.78 is: 696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.78 : 1,267.92 = 504.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.78/1,267.92 = 504.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.78x = 1,267.92 × 504.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.78x = 640,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,020.66/918.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.60

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