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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.57, 1,257.96 and 497.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.57, 1,257.96 and 497.57 is: 686.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.57 : 1,257.96 = 497.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.57/1,257.96 = 497.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.57x = 1,257.96 × 497.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.57x = 625,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,916.87/911.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.64

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