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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.23, 1,292.76 and 496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.23, 1,292.76 and 496.73 is: 745.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.23 : 1,292.76 = 496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.23/1,292.76 = 496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.23x = 1,292.76 × 496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.23x = 642,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,155.91/861.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.62

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