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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.74, 1,301.01 and 502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.74, 1,301.01 and 502.24 is: 753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.74 : 1,301.01 = 502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.74/1,301.01 = 502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.74x = 1,301.01 × 502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.74x = 653,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,419.26/866.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.88

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