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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.96, 1,268.17 and 499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.96, 1,268.17 and 499.32 is: 689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.96 : 1,268.17 = 499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.96/1,268.17 = 499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.96x = 1,268.17 × 499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.96x = 633,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,213.81/918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.06

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