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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.03, 1,298.31 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.03, 1,298.31 and 403.56 is: 605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.03 : 1,298.31 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.03/1,298.31 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.03x = 1,298.31 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.03x = 523,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,950.85/866.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.01

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