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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.02, 1,293.12 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.02, 1,293.12 and 496.80 is: 745.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.02 : 1,293.12 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.02/1,293.12 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.02x = 1,293.12 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.02x = 642,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,422.02/862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.25

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