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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.16, 1,298.22 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.16, 1,298.22 and 519.75 is: 779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.16 : 1,298.22 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.16/1,298.22 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.16x = 1,298.22 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.16x = 674,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,749.85/866.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.01

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