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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.32, 1,302.48 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.32, 1,302.48 and 505.64 is: 758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.32 : 1,302.48 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.32/1,302.48 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.32x = 1,302.48 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.32x = 658,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,589.24/868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.46

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