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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.10, 1,294.65 and 497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.10, 1,294.65 and 497.70 is: 746.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.10 : 1,294.65 = 497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.10/1,294.65 = 497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.10x = 1,294.65 × 497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.10x = 644,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,347.31/863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.55

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