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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.30, 1,301.34 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.30, 1,301.34 and 502.40 is: 753.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.30 : 1,301.34 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.30/1,301.34 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.30x = 1,301.34 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.30x = 653,786.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,786.71/867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.82

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