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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.80, 1,300.24 and 500.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.80, 1,300.24 and 500.92 is: 751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.80 : 1,300.24 = 500.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.80/1,300.24 = 500.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.80x = 1,300.24 × 500.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.80x = 651,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,316.22/866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.40

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