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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.64, 1,291.52 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.64, 1,291.52 and 495.20 is: 743.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.64 : 1,291.52 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.64/1,291.52 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.64x = 1,291.52 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.64x = 639,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,560.70/860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.12

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