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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.22, 1,294 and 497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.22, 1,294 and 497.72 is: 746.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.22 : 1,294 = 497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.22/1,294 = 497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.22x = 1,294 × 497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.22x = 644,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,049.68/862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.97

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