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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.76, 1,299.82 and 500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.76, 1,299.82 and 500.28 is: 751.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.76 : 1,299.82 = 500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.76/1,299.82 = 500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.76x = 1,299.82 × 500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.76x = 650,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,273.95/864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.97

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