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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.86, 1,297.05 and 501.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.86, 1,297.05 and 501.82 is: 750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.86 : 1,297.05 = 501.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.86/1,297.05 = 501.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.86x = 1,297.05 × 501.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.86x = 650,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,885.63/866.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.85

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