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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.42, 1,302.22 and 503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.42, 1,302.22 and 503.31 is: 754.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.42 : 1,302.22 = 503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.42/1,302.22 = 503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.42x = 1,302.22 × 503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.42x = 655,417.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,417.83/868.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.73

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