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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.07, 1,260.02 and 499.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.07, 1,260.02 and 499.07 is: 688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.07 : 1,260.02 = 499.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.07/1,260.02 = 499.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.07x = 1,260.02 × 499.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.07x = 628,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,838.18/913.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.71

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