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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.60, 1,295.86 and 498.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.60, 1,295.86 and 498.63 is: 747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.60 : 1,295.86 = 498.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.60/1,295.86 = 498.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.60x = 1,295.86 × 498.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.60x = 646,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,154.67/864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.35

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