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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.92, 1,268.11 and 499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.92, 1,268.11 and 499.28 is: 689.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.92 : 1,268.11 = 499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.92/1,268.11 = 499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.92x = 1,268.11 × 499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.92x = 633,134.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,134.37/918.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.00

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