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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.88, 1,259.77 and 498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.88, 1,259.77 and 498.88 is: 688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.88 : 1,259.77 = 498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.88/1,259.77 = 498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.88x = 1,259.77 × 498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.88x = 628,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,474.06/912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.45

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