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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.01, 1,290.11 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.01, 1,290.11 and 494.80 is: 742.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.01 : 1,290.11 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.01/1,290.11 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.01x = 1,290.11 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.01x = 638,339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,339.98/860.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.25

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