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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.07, 1,300.26 and 502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.07, 1,300.26 and 502.11 is: 752.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.07 : 1,300.26 = 502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.07/1,300.26 = 502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.07x = 1,300.26 × 502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.07x = 652,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,871.04/867.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.97

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