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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.90, 1,299.30 and 496.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.90, 1,299.30 and 496.54 is: 745.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.90 : 1,299.30 = 496.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.90/1,299.30 = 496.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.90x = 1,299.30 × 496.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.90x = 645,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,154.42/865.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.07

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