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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.22, 1,290.66 and 495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.22, 1,290.66 and 495.25 is: 742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.22 : 1,290.66 = 495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.22/1,290.66 = 495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.22x = 1,290.66 × 495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.22x = 639,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,199.37/861.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.20

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