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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.76, 1,302.44 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.76, 1,302.44 and 503.12 is: 754.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.76 : 1,302.44 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.76/1,302.44 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.76x = 1,302.44 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.76x = 655,283.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,283.61/868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.27

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