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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.88, 1,300.92 and 501.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.88, 1,300.92 and 501.18 is: 752.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.88 : 1,300.92 = 501.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.88/1,300.92 = 501.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.88x = 1,300.92 × 501.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.88x = 651,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,995.09/866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.12

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