Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866, 1,299 and 318
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 866, 1,299 and 318 is: 477
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866 : 1,299 = 318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866/1,299 = 318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866x = 1,299 × 318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866x = 413,082 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,082/866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477
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