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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.13, 1,297.70 and 499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.13, 1,297.70 and 499.60 is: 749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.13 : 1,297.70 = 499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.13/1,297.70 = 499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.13x = 1,297.70 × 499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.13x = 648,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,330.92/865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.40

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