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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.10, 1,301.11 and 502.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.10, 1,301.11 and 502.13 is: 752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.10 : 1,301.11 = 502.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.10/1,301.11 = 502.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.10x = 1,301.11 × 502.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.10x = 653,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,326.36/868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.59

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