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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.64, 1,303.52 and 503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.64, 1,303.52 and 503.20 is: 755.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.64 : 1,303.52 = 503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.64/1,303.52 = 503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.64x = 1,303.52 × 503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.64x = 655,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,931.26/868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.12

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