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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.15, 1,257.38 and 497.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.15, 1,257.38 and 497.15 is: 686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.15 : 1,257.38 = 497.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.15/1,257.38 = 497.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.15x = 1,257.38 × 497.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.15x = 625,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,097.69/911.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.06

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