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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.44, 1,293.62 and 497.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.44, 1,293.62 and 497.47 is: 745.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.44 : 1,293.62 = 497.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.44/1,293.62 = 497.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.44x = 1,293.62 × 497.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.44x = 643,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,536.64/863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.32

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