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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.20, 1,299.30 and 501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.20, 1,299.30 and 501.70 is: 752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.20 : 1,299.30 = 501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.20/1,299.30 = 501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.20x = 1,299.30 × 501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.20x = 651,858.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,858.81/866.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.55

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