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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.16, 1,290.96 and 497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.16, 1,290.96 and 497.04 is: 743.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.16 : 1,290.96 = 497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.16/1,290.96 = 497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.16x = 1,290.96 × 497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.16x = 641,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,658.76/863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.38

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