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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.35, 1,296.99 and 499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.35, 1,296.99 and 499.38 is: 748.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.35 : 1,296.99 = 499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.35/1,296.99 = 499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.35x = 1,296.99 × 499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.35x = 647,690.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,690.87/865.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.47

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