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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.19, 1,299.92 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.19, 1,299.92 and 339.18 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.19 : 1,299.92 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.19/1,299.92 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.19x = 1,299.92 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.19x = 440,906.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,906.44/866.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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