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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.13, 1,299.17 and 379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.13, 1,299.17 and 379.19 is: 568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.13 : 1,299.17 = 379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.13/1,299.17 = 379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.13x = 1,299.17 × 379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.13x = 492,625.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,625.78/866.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.77

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