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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.53, 1,293.37 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.53, 1,293.37 and 492.48 is: 737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.53 : 1,293.37 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.53/1,293.37 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.53x = 1,293.37 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.53x = 636,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,957.63/863.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.62

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