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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.74, 1,300.93 and 502.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.74, 1,300.93 and 502.12 is: 752.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.74 : 1,300.93 = 502.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.74/1,300.93 = 502.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.74x = 1,300.93 × 502.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.74x = 653,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,218.46/867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.78

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