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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.76, 1,298.70 and 500.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.76, 1,298.70 and 500.58 is: 750.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.76 : 1,298.70 = 500.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.76/1,298.70 = 500.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.76x = 1,298.70 × 500.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.76x = 650,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,103.25/865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.91

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