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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.41, 1,299.58 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.41, 1,299.58 and 289.28 is: 433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.41 : 1,299.58 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.41/1,299.58 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.41x = 1,299.58 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.41x = 375,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,945.03/866.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.91

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