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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.96, 1,266.76 and 498.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.96, 1,266.76 and 498.29 is: 687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.96 : 1,266.76 = 498.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.96/1,266.76 = 498.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.96x = 1,266.76 × 498.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.96x = 631,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,215.76/917.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.63

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