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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.54, 1,297.69 and 500.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.54, 1,297.69 and 500.22 is: 749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.54 : 1,297.69 = 500.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.54/1,297.69 = 500.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.54x = 1,297.69 × 500.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.54x = 649,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,129.24/866.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.10

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