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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.22, 1,291.01 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.22, 1,291.01 and 495.72 is: 743.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.22 : 1,291.01 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.22/1,291.01 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.22x = 1,291.01 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.22x = 639,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,977.00/860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.97

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