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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.04, 1,257.20 and 497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.04, 1,257.20 and 497.04 is: 685.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.04 : 1,257.20 = 497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.04/1,257.20 = 497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.04x = 1,257.20 × 497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.04x = 624,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,878.69/911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.90

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