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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,299.42 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,299.42 and 496.08 is: 744.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,299.42 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,299.42 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,299.42 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 644,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,616.27/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.38

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