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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.16, 1,299.78 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.16, 1,299.78 and 379.62 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.16 : 1,299.78 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.16/1,299.78 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.16x = 1,299.78 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.16x = 493,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,422.48/866.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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