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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.03, 1,299.50 and 501.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.03, 1,299.50 and 501.08 is: 751.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.03 : 1,299.50 = 501.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.03/1,299.50 = 501.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.03x = 1,299.50 × 501.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.03x = 651,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,149.15/866.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.88

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