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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,257.86 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,257.86 and 497.52 is: 686.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,257.86 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,257.86 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,257.86 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 625,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,810.51/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.56

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