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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.13, 1,294.68 and 497.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.13, 1,294.68 and 497.67 is: 746.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.13 : 1,294.68 = 497.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.13/1,294.68 = 497.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.13x = 1,294.68 × 497.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.13x = 644,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,323.40/863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.50

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