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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.44, 1,300.41 and 500.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.44, 1,300.41 and 500.49 is: 752.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.44 : 1,300.41 = 500.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.44/1,300.41 = 500.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.44x = 1,300.41 × 500.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.44x = 650,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,842.20/865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.04

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