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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.07, 1,299.15 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.07, 1,299.15 and 346.02 is: 519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.07 : 1,299.15 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.07/1,299.15 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.07x = 1,299.15 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.07x = 449,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,531.88/866.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.05

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