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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.04, 1,259.99 and 499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.04, 1,259.99 and 499.04 is: 688.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.04 : 1,259.99 = 499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.04/1,259.99 = 499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.04x = 1,259.99 × 499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.04x = 628,776.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,776.61/913.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.67

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