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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.85, 1,294.74 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.85, 1,294.74 and 497.88 is: 746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.85 : 1,294.74 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.85/1,294.74 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.85x = 1,294.74 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.85x = 644,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,618.68/863.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.22

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