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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.12, 1,299.62 and 379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.12, 1,299.62 and 379.18 is: 568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.12 : 1,299.62 = 379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.12/1,299.62 = 379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.12x = 1,299.62 × 379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.12x = 492,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,787.61/866.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.96

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