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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.46, 1,288.63 and 494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.46, 1,288.63 and 494.14 is: 740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.46 : 1,288.63 = 494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.46/1,288.63 = 494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.46x = 1,288.63 × 494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.46x = 636,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,763.63/860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.03

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