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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.06, 1,293.98 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.06, 1,293.98 and 497.34 is: 745.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.06 : 1,293.98 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.06/1,293.98 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.06x = 1,293.98 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.06x = 643,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,545.53/863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.66

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