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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.97, 1,374.39 and 499.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.97, 1,374.39 and 499.98 is: 748.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.97 : 1,374.39 = 499.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.97/1,374.39 = 499.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.97x = 1,374.39 × 499.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.97x = 687,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,167.51/917.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.57

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