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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.40, 1,298.84 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.40, 1,298.84 and 379.28 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.40 : 1,298.84 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.40/1,298.84 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.40x = 1,298.84 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.40x = 492,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,625.39/866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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