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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.48, 1,296.48 and 501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.48, 1,296.48 and 501.44 is: 750.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.48 : 1,296.48 = 501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.48/1,296.48 = 501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.48x = 1,296.48 × 501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.48x = 650,106.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,106.93/866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.28

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