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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.09, 1,298.40 and 378.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.09, 1,298.40 and 378.77 is: 567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.09 : 1,298.40 = 378.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.09/1,298.40 = 378.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.09x = 1,298.40 × 378.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.09x = 491,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,788.48/866.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.83

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