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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.35, 1,295.49 and 498.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.35, 1,295.49 and 498.38 is: 746.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.35 : 1,295.49 = 498.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.35/1,295.49 = 498.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.35x = 1,295.49 × 498.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.35x = 645,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,646.31/864.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.97

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