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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.88, 1,301.72 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.88, 1,301.72 and 503.01 is: 753.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.88 : 1,301.72 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.88/1,301.72 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.88x = 1,301.72 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.88x = 654,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,778.49/868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.59

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