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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.28, 1,298.64 and 404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.28, 1,298.64 and 404.12 is: 605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.28 : 1,298.64 = 404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.28/1,298.64 = 404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.28x = 1,298.64 × 404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.28x = 524,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,806.40/866.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.82

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