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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.19, 1,298.52 and 378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.19, 1,298.52 and 378.87 is: 567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.19 : 1,298.52 = 378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.19/1,298.52 = 378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.19x = 1,298.52 × 378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.19x = 491,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,970.27/866.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.97

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