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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.34, 1,299.52 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.34, 1,299.52 and 289.20 is: 433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.34 : 1,299.52 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.34/1,299.52 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.34x = 1,299.52 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.34x = 375,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,821.18/866.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.80

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