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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.92, 1,298.40 and 495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.92, 1,298.40 and 495.88 is: 742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.92 : 1,298.40 = 495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.92/1,298.40 = 495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.92x = 1,298.40 × 495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.92x = 643,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,850.59/866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.69

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