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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.52, 1,267.53 and 498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.52, 1,267.53 and 498.87 is: 688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.52 : 1,267.53 = 498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.52/1,267.53 = 498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.52x = 1,267.53 × 498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.52x = 632,327.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,327.00/918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.42

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