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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.51, 1,299.41 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.51, 1,299.41 and 404.20 is: 606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.51 : 1,299.41 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.51/1,299.41 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.51x = 1,299.41 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.51x = 525,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,221.52/866.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.13

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