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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.99, 1,298.73 and 502.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.99, 1,298.73 and 502.95 is: 752.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.99 : 1,298.73 = 502.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.99/1,298.73 = 502.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.99x = 1,298.73 × 502.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.99x = 653,196.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,196.25/867.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.54

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