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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.48, 1,302.31 and 503.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.48, 1,302.31 and 503.37 is: 754.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.48 : 1,302.31 = 503.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.48/1,302.31 = 503.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.48x = 1,302.31 × 503.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.48x = 655,544.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,544.41/868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.82

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