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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.03, 1,298.75 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.03, 1,298.75 and 249.57 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.03 : 1,298.75 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.03/1,298.75 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.03x = 1,298.75 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.03x = 324,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,122.92/866.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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