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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.17, 1,299.47 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.17, 1,299.47 and 249.86 is: 374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.17 : 1,299.47 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.17/1,299.47 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.17x = 1,299.47 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.17x = 324,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,685.57/866.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.85

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