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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.86, 1,295.10 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.86, 1,295.10 and 498.56 is: 746.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.86 : 1,295.10 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.86/1,295.10 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.86x = 1,295.10 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.86x = 645,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,678.58/864.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.57

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