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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.34, 1,299.59 and 281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.34, 1,299.59 and 281.11 is: 421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.34 : 1,299.59 = 281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.34/1,299.59 = 281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.34x = 1,299.59 × 281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.34x = 365,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,326.34/866.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.69

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