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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.02, 1,290.06 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.02, 1,290.06 and 494.02 is: 741.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.02 : 1,290.06 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.02/1,290.06 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.02x = 1,290.06 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.02x = 637,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,315.44/860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.05

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