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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.06, 1,300.16 and 496.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.06, 1,300.16 and 496.81 is: 744.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.06 : 1,300.16 = 496.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.06/1,300.16 = 496.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.06x = 1,300.16 × 496.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.06x = 645,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,923.50/867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.96

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