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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.75, 1,294.79 and 497.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.75, 1,294.79 and 497.75 is: 747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.75 : 1,294.79 = 497.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.75/1,294.79 = 497.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.75x = 1,294.79 × 497.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.75x = 644,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,472.76/862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.00

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