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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.16, 1,299.24 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.16, 1,299.24 and 455.22 is: 682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.16 : 1,299.24 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.16/1,299.24 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.16x = 1,299.24 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.16x = 591,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,440.03/866.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.83

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