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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.47, 1,294.11 and 497.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.47, 1,294.11 and 497.43 is: 746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.47 : 1,294.11 = 497.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.47/1,294.11 = 497.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.47x = 1,294.11 × 497.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.47x = 643,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,729.14/862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.38

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