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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.99, 1,297.24 and 501.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.99, 1,297.24 and 501.95 is: 751.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.99 : 1,297.24 = 501.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.99/1,297.24 = 501.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.99x = 1,297.24 × 501.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.99x = 651,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,141.88/866.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.04

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