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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.28, 1,257.56 and 497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.28, 1,257.56 and 497.28 is: 686.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.28 : 1,257.56 = 497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.28/1,257.56 = 497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.28x = 1,257.56 × 497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.28x = 625,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,359.44/911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.24

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