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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.25, 1,301.67 and 502.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.25, 1,301.67 and 502.63 is: 753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.25 : 1,301.67 = 502.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.25/1,301.67 = 502.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.25x = 1,301.67 × 502.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.25x = 654,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,258.39/868.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.54

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