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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.62, 1,292.98 and 497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.62, 1,292.98 and 497.12 is: 746.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.62 : 1,292.98 = 497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.62/1,292.98 = 497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.62x = 1,292.98 × 497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.62x = 642,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,766.22/861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.00

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