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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.16, 1,300.14 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.16, 1,300.14 and 481.68 is: 723.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.16 : 1,300.14 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.16/1,300.14 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.16x = 1,300.14 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.16x = 626,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,251.44/866.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.02

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