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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.27, 1,299.07 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.27, 1,299.07 and 281.13 is: 421.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.27 : 1,299.07 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.27/1,299.07 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.27x = 1,299.07 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.27x = 365,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,211.50/866.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.59

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