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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.14, 1,298.48 and 378.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.14, 1,298.48 and 378.82 is: 567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.14 : 1,298.48 = 378.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.14/1,298.48 = 378.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.14x = 1,298.48 × 378.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.14x = 491,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,890.19/866.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.91

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