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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.60, 1,300.20 and 503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.60, 1,300.20 and 503.56 is: 753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.60 : 1,300.20 = 503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.60/1,300.20 = 503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.60x = 1,300.20 × 503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.60x = 654,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,728.71/868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.77

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