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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.14, 1,299.41 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.14, 1,299.41 and 501.03 is: 751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.14 : 1,299.41 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.14/1,299.41 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.14x = 1,299.41 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.14x = 651,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,043.39/866.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.66

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