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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.16, 1,289.74 and 495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.16, 1,289.74 and 495.04 is: 741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.16 : 1,289.74 = 495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.16/1,289.74 = 495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.16x = 1,289.74 × 495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.16x = 638,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,472.89/861.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.41

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