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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.22, 1,267.16 and 498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.22, 1,267.16 and 498.59 is: 688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.22 : 1,267.16 = 498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.22/1,267.16 = 498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.22x = 1,267.16 × 498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.22x = 631,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,793.30/918.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.06

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