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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.76, 1,299.40 and 501.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.76, 1,299.40 and 501.90 is: 751.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.76 : 1,299.40 = 501.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.76/1,299.40 = 501.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.76x = 1,299.40 × 501.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.76x = 652,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,168.86/867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.55

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