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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.44, 1,266.06 and 497.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.44, 1,266.06 and 497.79 is: 686.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.44 : 1,266.06 = 497.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.44/1,266.06 = 497.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.44x = 1,266.06 × 497.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.44x = 630,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,229.52/917.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.95

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