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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.64, 1,302.96 and 503.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.64, 1,302.96 and 503.23 is: 754.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.64 : 1,302.96 = 503.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.64/1,302.96 = 503.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.64x = 1,302.96 × 503.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.64x = 655,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,686.04/868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.84

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