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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.67, 1,302.59 and 503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.67, 1,302.59 and 503.56 is: 755.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.67 : 1,302.59 = 503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.67/1,302.59 = 503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.67x = 1,302.59 × 503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.67x = 655,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,930.22/868.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.10

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