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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.76, 1,302.51 and 503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.76, 1,302.51 and 503.26 is: 755.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.76 : 1,302.51 = 503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.76/1,302.51 = 503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.76x = 1,302.51 × 503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.76x = 655,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,501.18/867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.39

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