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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.14, 1,257.39 and 497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.14, 1,257.39 and 497.14 is: 686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.14 : 1,257.39 = 497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.14/1,257.39 = 497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.14x = 1,257.39 × 497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.14x = 625,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,098.86/911.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.06

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