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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.22, 1,292.62 and 491.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.22, 1,292.62 and 491.61 is: 737.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.22 : 1,292.62 = 491.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.22/1,292.62 = 491.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.22x = 1,292.62 × 491.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.22x = 635,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,464.92/862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.01

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