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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.16, 1,267.09 and 498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.16, 1,267.09 and 498.54 is: 688.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.16 : 1,267.09 = 498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.16/1,267.09 = 498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.16x = 1,267.09 × 498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.16x = 631,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,693.20/918.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.00

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