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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.06, 1,299.64 and 455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.06, 1,299.64 and 455.06 is: 682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.06 : 1,299.64 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.06/1,299.64 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.06x = 1,299.64 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.06x = 591,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,414.18/866.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.88

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