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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.09, 1,291.07 and 495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.09, 1,291.07 and 495.76 is: 742.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.09 : 1,291.07 = 495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.09/1,291.07 = 495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.09x = 1,291.07 × 495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.09x = 640,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,054.41/862.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.45

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