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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.98, 1,302.42 and 498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.98, 1,302.42 and 498.08 is: 747.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.98 : 1,302.42 = 498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.98/1,302.42 = 498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.98x = 1,302.42 × 498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.98x = 648,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,709.35/867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.38

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