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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.96, 1,302 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.96, 1,302 and 503.16 is: 754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.96 : 1,302 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.96/1,302 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.96x = 1,302 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.96x = 655,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,114.32/867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.77

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