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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.06, 1,299.04 and 281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.06, 1,299.04 and 281.05 is: 421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.06 : 1,299.04 = 281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.06/1,299.04 = 281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.06x = 1,299.04 × 281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.06x = 365,095.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,095.19/866.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.56

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