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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.22, 1,295.62 and 493.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.22, 1,295.62 and 493.61 is: 740.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.22 : 1,295.62 = 493.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.22/1,295.62 = 493.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.22x = 1,295.62 × 493.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.22x = 639,530.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,530.99/864.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.01

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