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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.69, 1,297.85 and 499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.69, 1,297.85 and 499.82 is: 749.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.69 : 1,297.85 = 499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.69/1,297.85 = 499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.69x = 1,297.85 × 499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.69x = 648,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,691.10/865.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.34

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