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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.40, 1,299.60 and 830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.40, 1,299.60 and 830.40 is: 1,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.40 : 1,299.60 = 830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.40/1,299.60 = 830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.40x = 1,299.60 × 830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.40x = 1,079,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,187.84/866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.60

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