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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.08, 1,299.62 and 501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.08, 1,299.62 and 501.72 is: 752.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.08 : 1,299.62 = 501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.08/1,299.62 = 501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.08x = 1,299.62 × 501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.08x = 652,045.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,045.35/867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.00

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