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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.90, 1,300.80 and 497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.90, 1,300.80 and 497.54 is: 746.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.90 : 1,300.80 = 497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.90/1,300.80 = 497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.90x = 1,300.80 × 497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.90x = 647,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,200.03/866.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.57

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