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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.84, 1,266.62 and 498.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.84, 1,266.62 and 498.17 is: 687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.84 : 1,266.62 = 498.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.84/1,266.62 = 498.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.84x = 1,266.62 × 498.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.84x = 630,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,983.26/917.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.47

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