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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.48, 1,292.64 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.48, 1,292.64 and 496.44 is: 744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.48 : 1,292.64 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.48/1,292.64 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.48x = 1,292.64 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.48x = 641,718.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,718.20/861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.90

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