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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,299.78 and 480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,299.78 and 480.60 is: 720.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,299.78 = 480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,299.78 = 480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,299.78 × 480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 624,674.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,674.27/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.90

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