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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,297.86 and 495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,297.86 and 495.48 is: 742.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,297.86 = 495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,297.86 = 495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,297.86 × 495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 643,063.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,063.67/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.12

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