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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.06, 1,292.08 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.06, 1,292.08 and 495.74 is: 744.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.06 : 1,292.08 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.06/1,292.08 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.06x = 1,292.08 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.06x = 640,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,535.74/860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.76

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