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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.01, 1,299.03 and 427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.01, 1,299.03 and 427.24 is: 640.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.01 : 1,299.03 = 427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.01/1,299.03 = 427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.01x = 1,299.03 × 427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.01x = 554,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,988.95/866.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.86

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