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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.72, 1,263.71 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.72, 1,263.71 and 496.08 is: 684.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.72 : 1,263.71 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.72/1,263.71 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.72x = 1,263.71 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.72x = 626,901.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,901.26/915.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.60

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