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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.38, 1,295.88 and 498.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.38, 1,295.88 and 498.74 is: 747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.38 : 1,295.88 = 498.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.38/1,295.88 = 498.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.38x = 1,295.88 × 498.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.38x = 646,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,300.71/864.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.71

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