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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.03, 1,266.87 and 498.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.03, 1,266.87 and 498.38 is: 687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.03 : 1,266.87 = 498.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.03/1,266.87 = 498.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.03x = 1,266.87 × 498.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.03x = 631,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,382.67/918.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.76

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