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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.44, 1,299.61 and 281.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.44, 1,299.61 and 281.47 is: 422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.44 : 1,299.61 = 281.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.44/1,299.61 = 281.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.44x = 1,299.61 × 281.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.44x = 365,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,801.23/866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.19

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