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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.76, 1,300.20 and 501.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.76, 1,300.20 and 501.58 is: 752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.76 : 1,300.20 = 501.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.76/1,300.20 = 501.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.76x = 1,300.20 × 501.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.76x = 652,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,154.32/866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.40

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