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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.09, 1,265.59 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.09, 1,265.59 and 497.44 is: 686.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.09 : 1,265.59 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.09/1,265.59 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.09x = 1,265.59 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.09x = 629,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,554.18/917.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.47

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