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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.78, 1,265.12 and 497.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.78, 1,265.12 and 497.11 is: 685.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.78 : 1,265.12 = 497.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.78/1,265.12 = 497.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.78x = 1,265.12 × 497.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.78x = 628,897.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,897.48/916.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.99

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