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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.70, 1,258.15 and 497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.70, 1,258.15 and 497.70 is: 686.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.70 : 1,258.15 = 497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.70/1,258.15 = 497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.70x = 1,258.15 × 497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.70x = 626,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,181.26/911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.83

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