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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.91, 1,266.72 and 498.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.91, 1,266.72 and 498.27 is: 687.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.91 : 1,266.72 = 498.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.91/1,266.72 = 498.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.91x = 1,266.72 × 498.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.91x = 631,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,165.32/917.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.61

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