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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.20, 1,299.81 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.20, 1,299.81 and 318.76 is: 478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.20 : 1,299.81 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.20/1,299.81 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.20x = 1,299.81 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.20x = 414,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,330.90/866.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.33

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