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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.17, 1,267.07 and 498.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.17, 1,267.07 and 498.53 is: 687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.17 : 1,267.07 = 498.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.17/1,267.07 = 498.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.17x = 1,267.07 × 498.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.17x = 631,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,676.82/918.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.98

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