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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.04, 1,299.47 and 501.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.04, 1,299.47 and 501.14 is: 751.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.04 : 1,299.47 = 501.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.04/1,299.47 = 501.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.04x = 1,299.47 × 501.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.04x = 651,213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,213.15/866.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.94

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