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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.48, 1,300.05 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.48, 1,300.05 and 403.92 is: 606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.48 : 1,300.05 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.48/1,300.05 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.48x = 1,300.05 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.48x = 525,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,116.20/866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.04

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