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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.44, 1,292.24 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.44, 1,292.24 and 495.52 is: 743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.44 : 1,292.24 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.44/1,292.24 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.44x = 1,292.24 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.44x = 640,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,330.76/861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.33

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