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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.06, 1,295.08 and 497.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.06, 1,295.08 and 497.74 is: 747.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.06 : 1,295.08 = 497.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.06/1,295.08 = 497.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.06x = 1,295.08 × 497.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.06x = 644,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,613.12/862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.76

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