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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.20, 1,296.60 and 499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.20, 1,296.60 and 499.90 is: 748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.20 : 1,296.60 = 499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.20/1,296.60 = 499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.20x = 1,296.60 × 499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.20x = 648,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,170.34/866.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.29

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