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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.12, 1,265.62 and 497.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.12, 1,265.62 and 497.47 is: 686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.12 : 1,265.62 = 497.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.12/1,265.62 = 497.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.12x = 1,265.62 × 497.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.12x = 629,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,601.92/917.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.50

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