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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.96, 1,259.91 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.96, 1,259.91 and 498.96 is: 688.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.96 : 1,259.91 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.96/1,259.91 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.96x = 1,259.91 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.96x = 628,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,644.69/912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.58

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