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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.87, 1,372.72 and 498.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.87, 1,372.72 and 498.89 is: 746.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.87 : 1,372.72 = 498.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.87/1,372.72 = 498.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.87x = 1,372.72 × 498.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.87x = 684,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,837.91/916.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.93

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