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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.37, 1,297.11 and 499.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.37, 1,297.11 and 499.87 is: 750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.37 : 1,297.11 = 499.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.37/1,297.11 = 499.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.37x = 1,297.11 × 499.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.37x = 648,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,386.38/864.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.13

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