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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.02, 1,296.26 and 498.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.02, 1,296.26 and 498.15 is: 747.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.02 : 1,296.26 = 498.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.02/1,296.26 = 498.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.02x = 1,296.26 × 498.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.02x = 645,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,731.92/864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.36

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