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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,294.56 and 499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,294.56 and 499.04 is: 748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,294.56 = 499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,294.56 = 499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,294.56 × 499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 646,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,037.22/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.28

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