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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.14, 1,300.91 and 502.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.14, 1,300.91 and 502.03 is: 753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.14 : 1,300.91 = 502.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.14/1,300.91 = 502.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.14x = 1,300.91 × 502.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.14x = 653,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,095.85/867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.16

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