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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,299.92 and 379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,299.92 and 379.31 is: 569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,299.92 = 379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,299.92 = 379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,299.92 × 379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 493,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,064.26/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.02

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