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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.26, 1,296.18 and 498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.26, 1,296.18 and 498.76 is: 748.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.26 : 1,296.18 = 498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.26/1,296.18 = 498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.26x = 1,296.18 × 498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.26x = 646,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,482.74/863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.89

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