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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.50, 1,299.96 and 289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.50, 1,299.96 and 289.38 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.50 : 1,299.96 = 289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.50/1,299.96 = 289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.50x = 1,299.96 × 289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.50x = 376,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,182.42/866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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