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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.07, 1,298.61 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.07, 1,298.61 and 403.56 is: 605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.07 : 1,298.61 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.07/1,298.61 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.07x = 1,298.61 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.07x = 524,067.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,067.05/866.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.11

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