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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.20, 1,301.40 and 502.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.20, 1,301.40 and 502.70 is: 754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.20 : 1,301.40 = 502.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.20/1,301.40 = 502.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.20x = 1,301.40 × 502.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.20x = 654,207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,207.27/867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.39

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