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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.57, 1,295.76 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.57, 1,295.76 and 498.26 is: 747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.57 : 1,295.76 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.57/1,295.76 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.57x = 1,295.76 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.57x = 645,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,625.38/863.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.62

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