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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.53, 1,303.26 and 503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.53, 1,303.26 and 503.58 is: 755.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.53 : 1,303.26 = 503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.53/1,303.26 = 503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.53x = 1,303.26 × 503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.53x = 656,295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,295.67/868.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.64

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