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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.56, 1,292.82 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.56, 1,292.82 and 496.24 is: 745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.56 : 1,292.82 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.56/1,292.82 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.56x = 1,292.82 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.56x = 641,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,549.00/860.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.50

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