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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.87, 1,263.90 and 496.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.87, 1,263.90 and 496.23 is: 684.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.87 : 1,263.90 = 496.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.87/1,263.90 = 496.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.87x = 1,263.90 × 496.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.87x = 627,179.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,179.43/915.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.79

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