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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.17, 1,299.39 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.17, 1,299.39 and 289 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.17 : 1,299.39 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.17/1,299.39 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.17x = 1,299.39 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.17x = 375,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,523.71/866.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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