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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.51, 1,293.48 and 497.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.51, 1,293.48 and 497.01 is: 746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.51 : 1,293.48 = 497.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.51/1,293.48 = 497.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.51x = 1,293.48 × 497.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.51x = 642,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,872.49/861.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.22

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