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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.95, 1,258.49 and 497.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.95, 1,258.49 and 497.95 is: 687.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.95 : 1,258.49 = 497.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.95/1,258.49 = 497.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.95x = 1,258.49 × 497.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.95x = 626,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,656.31/911.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.16

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