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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.36, 1,299.06 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.36, 1,299.06 and 379.20 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.36 : 1,299.06 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.36/1,299.06 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.36x = 1,299.06 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.36x = 492,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,603.55/866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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