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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.60, 1,292.40 and 497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.60, 1,292.40 and 497.10 is: 745.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.60 : 1,292.40 = 497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.60/1,292.40 = 497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.60x = 1,292.40 × 497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.60x = 642,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,452.04/861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.65

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