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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.04, 1,264.13 and 496.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.04, 1,264.13 and 496.39 is: 685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.04 : 1,264.13 = 496.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.04/1,264.13 = 496.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.04x = 1,264.13 × 496.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.04x = 627,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,504.11/916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.02

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