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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.76, 1,302.82 and 502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.76, 1,302.82 and 502.28 is: 754.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.76 : 1,302.82 = 502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.76/1,302.82 = 502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.76x = 1,302.82 × 502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.76x = 654,380.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,380.43/866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.97

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