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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.92, 1,299.26 and 501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.92, 1,299.26 and 501.52 is: 751.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.92 : 1,299.26 = 501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.92/1,299.26 = 501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.92x = 1,299.26 × 501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.92x = 651,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,604.88/866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.63

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