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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.10, 1,291.38 and 496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.10, 1,291.38 and 496.06 is: 743.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.10 : 1,291.38 = 496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.10/1,291.38 = 496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.10x = 1,291.38 × 496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.10x = 640,601.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,601.96/861.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.93

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