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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.41, 1,266.03 and 497.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.41, 1,266.03 and 497.77 is: 686.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.41 : 1,266.03 = 497.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.41/1,266.03 = 497.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.41x = 1,266.03 × 497.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.41x = 630,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,191.75/917.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.92

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