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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.44, 1,298.04 and 557.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.44, 1,298.04 and 557.29 is: 834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.44 : 1,298.04 = 557.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.44/1,298.04 = 557.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.44x = 1,298.04 × 557.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.44x = 723,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,384.71/866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.89

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