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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.14, 1,260.12 and 499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.14, 1,260.12 and 499.14 is: 688.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.14 : 1,260.12 = 499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.14/1,260.12 = 499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.14x = 1,260.12 × 499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.14x = 628,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,976.30/913.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.81

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