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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.92, 1,302.97 and 503.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.92, 1,302.97 and 503.81 is: 755.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.92 : 1,302.97 = 503.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.92/1,302.97 = 503.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.92x = 1,302.97 × 503.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.92x = 656,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,449.32/868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.48

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