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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.18, 1,299.28 and 560.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.18, 1,299.28 and 560.00 is: 840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.18 : 1,299.28 = 560.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.18/1,299.28 = 560.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.18x = 1,299.28 × 560.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.18x = 727,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,598.65/866.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.01

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