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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.56, 1,267.62 and 498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.56, 1,267.62 and 498.92 is: 688.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.56 : 1,267.62 = 498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.56/1,267.62 = 498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.56x = 1,267.62 × 498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.56x = 632,434.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,434.63/918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.51

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