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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.39, 1,299.60 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.39, 1,299.60 and 217.13 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.39 : 1,299.60 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.39/1,299.60 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.39x = 1,299.60 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.39x = 282,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,175.65/866.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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