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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.10, 1,299.09 and 403.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.10, 1,299.09 and 403.77 is: 605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.10 : 1,299.09 = 403.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.10/1,299.09 = 403.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.10x = 1,299.09 × 403.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.10x = 524,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,533.57/866.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.63

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