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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.30, 1,293.45 and 497.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.30, 1,293.45 and 497.26 is: 745.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.30 : 1,293.45 = 497.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.30/1,293.45 = 497.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.30x = 1,293.45 × 497.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.30x = 643,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,180.95/862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.89

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