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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.28, 1,296.22 and 493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.28, 1,296.22 and 493.96 is: 740.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.28 : 1,296.22 = 493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.28/1,296.22 = 493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.28x = 1,296.22 × 493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.28x = 640,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,280.83/864.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.83

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