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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.22, 1,292.06 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.22, 1,292.06 and 496.24 is: 743.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.22 : 1,292.06 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.22/1,292.06 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.22x = 1,292.06 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.22x = 641,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,171.85/862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.63

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