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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.56, 1,297.33 and 499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.56, 1,297.33 and 499.24 is: 750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.56 : 1,297.33 = 499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.56/1,297.33 = 499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.56x = 1,297.33 × 499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.56x = 647,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,679.03/863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.01

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