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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866, 1,297.90 and 500.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866, 1,297.90 and 500.96 is: 750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866 : 1,297.90 = 500.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866/1,297.90 = 500.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866x = 1,297.90 × 500.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866x = 650,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,195.98/866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.80

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