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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.44, 1,292.86 and 491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.44, 1,292.86 and 491.48 is: 737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.44 : 1,292.86 = 491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.44/1,292.86 = 491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.44x = 1,292.86 × 491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.44x = 635,414.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,414.83/861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.62

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