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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.77, 1,303.38 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.77, 1,303.38 and 502.92 is: 754.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.77 : 1,303.38 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.77/1,303.38 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.77x = 1,303.38 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.77x = 655,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,495.87/868.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.51

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