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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.50, 1,294.68 and 497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.50, 1,294.68 and 497.64 is: 747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.50 : 1,294.68 = 497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.50/1,294.68 = 497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.50x = 1,294.68 × 497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.50x = 644,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,284.56/862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.00

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