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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.26, 1,291.98 and 497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.26, 1,291.98 and 497.50 is: 744.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.26 : 1,291.98 = 497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.26/1,291.98 = 497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.26x = 1,291.98 × 497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.26x = 642,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,760.05/863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.57

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