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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.06, 1,300.60 and 501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.06, 1,300.60 and 501.64 is: 752.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.06 : 1,300.60 = 501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.06/1,300.60 = 501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.06x = 1,300.60 × 501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.06x = 652,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,432.98/867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.47

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