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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.46, 1,295.08 and 498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.46, 1,295.08 and 498.45 is: 745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.46 : 1,295.08 = 498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.46/1,295.08 = 498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.46x = 1,295.08 × 498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.46x = 645,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,532.63/865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.88

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