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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.38, 1,299.60 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.38, 1,299.60 and 433.38 is: 650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.38 : 1,299.60 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.38/1,299.60 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.38x = 1,299.60 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.38x = 563,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,220.65/866.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.09

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