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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.16, 1,295.46 and 500.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.16, 1,295.46 and 500.04 is: 747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.16 : 1,295.46 = 500.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.16/1,295.46 = 500.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.16x = 1,295.46 × 500.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.16x = 647,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,781.82/866.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.88

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