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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.20, 1,298.12 and 557.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.20, 1,298.12 and 557.88 is: 836.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.20 : 1,298.12 = 557.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.20/1,298.12 = 557.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.20x = 1,298.12 × 557.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.20x = 724,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,195.19/866.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.06

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