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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.38, 1,297.05 and 499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.38, 1,297.05 and 499.40 is: 748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.38 : 1,297.05 = 499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.38/1,297.05 = 499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.38x = 1,297.05 × 499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.38x = 647,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,743.28/865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.50

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