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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.22, 1,298.60 and 346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.22, 1,298.60 and 346.61 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.22 : 1,298.60 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.22/1,298.60 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.22x = 1,298.60 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.22x = 450,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,099.52/866.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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