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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.10, 1,299.16 and 379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.10, 1,299.16 and 379.04 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.10 : 1,299.16 = 379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.10/1,299.16 = 379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.10x = 1,299.16 × 379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.10x = 492,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,433.61/866.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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