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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.51, 1,373.28 and 498.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.51, 1,373.28 and 498.01 is: 747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.51 : 1,373.28 = 498.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.51/1,373.28 = 498.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.51x = 1,373.28 × 498.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.51x = 683,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,911.53/915.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.03

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