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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.97, 1,266.80 and 498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.97, 1,266.80 and 498.32 is: 687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.97 : 1,266.80 = 498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.97/1,266.80 = 498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.97x = 1,266.80 × 498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.97x = 631,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,269.27/917.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.68

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