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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,301.04 and 502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,301.04 and 502.48 is: 752.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,301.04 = 502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,301.04 = 502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,301.04 × 502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 653,743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,743.13/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.47

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