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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.14, 1,302.08 and 502.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.14, 1,302.08 and 502.19 is: 754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.14 : 1,302.08 = 502.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.14/1,302.08 = 502.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.14x = 1,302.08 × 502.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.14x = 653,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,891.56/867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.08

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