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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.88, 1,295.86 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.88, 1,295.86 and 498.48 is: 747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.88 : 1,295.86 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.88/1,295.86 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.88x = 1,295.86 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.88x = 645,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,960.29/863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.74

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