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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.20, 1,299.49 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.20, 1,299.49 and 281.16 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.20 : 1,299.49 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.20/1,299.49 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.20x = 1,299.49 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.20x = 365,364.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,364.17/866.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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