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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.92, 1,294.92 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.92, 1,294.92 and 497.88 is: 747.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.92 : 1,294.92 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.92/1,294.92 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.92x = 1,294.92 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.92x = 644,714.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,714.77/862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.13

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