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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.92, 1,263.97 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.92, 1,263.97 and 496.26 is: 684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.92 : 1,263.97 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.92/1,263.97 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.92x = 1,263.97 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.92x = 627,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,255.27/915.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.84

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