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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864, 1,294.90 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864, 1,294.90 and 498.96 is: 747.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 1,294.90 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/1,294.90 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 1,294.90 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 646,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,103.30/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.80

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