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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.21, 1,299.60 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.21, 1,299.60 and 379.58 is: 569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.21 : 1,299.60 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.21/1,299.60 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.21x = 1,299.60 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.21x = 493,295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,295.67/866.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.49

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