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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.93, 1,291.77 and 496.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.93, 1,291.77 and 496.53 is: 744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.93 : 1,291.77 = 496.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.93/1,291.77 = 496.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.93x = 1,291.77 × 496.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.93x = 641,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,402.56/861.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.15

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