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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.44, 1,299.62 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.44, 1,299.62 and 281.48 is: 422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.44 : 1,299.62 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.44/1,299.62 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.44x = 1,299.62 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.44x = 365,817.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,817.04/866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.21

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