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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.79, 1,267.94 and 499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.79, 1,267.94 and 499.14 is: 688.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.79 : 1,267.94 = 499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.79/1,267.94 = 499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.79x = 1,267.94 × 499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.79x = 632,879.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,879.57/918.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.82

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