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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.34, 1,298.77 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.34, 1,298.77 and 379.02 is: 568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.34 : 1,298.77 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.34/1,298.77 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.34x = 1,298.77 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.34x = 492,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,259.81/866.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.21

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