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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,304.88 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,304.88 and 504.32 is: 757.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,304.88 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,304.88 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,304.88 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 658,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,077.08/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.46

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