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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.25, 1,260.29 and 499.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.25, 1,260.29 and 499.25 is: 688.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.25 : 1,260.29 = 499.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.25/1,260.29 = 499.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.25x = 1,260.29 × 499.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.25x = 629,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,199.78/913.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.97

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