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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.52, 1,260.62 and 499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.52, 1,260.62 and 499.52 is: 689.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.52 : 1,260.62 = 499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.52/1,260.62 = 499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.52x = 1,260.62 × 499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.52x = 629,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,704.90/913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.32

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