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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.46, 1,298.74 and 403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.46, 1,298.74 and 403.55 is: 604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.46 : 1,298.74 = 403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.46/1,298.74 = 403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.46x = 1,298.74 × 403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.46x = 524,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,106.53/866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.88

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