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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.20, 1,301.89 and 503.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.20, 1,301.89 and 503.09 is: 754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.20 : 1,301.89 = 503.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.20/1,301.89 = 503.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.20x = 1,301.89 × 503.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.20x = 654,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,965.90/868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.40

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