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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.29, 1,302.03 and 503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.29, 1,302.03 and 503.18 is: 754.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.29 : 1,302.03 = 503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.29/1,302.03 = 503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.29x = 1,302.03 × 503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.29x = 655,158.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,158.71/868.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.54

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