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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.53, 1,300.10 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.53, 1,300.10 and 379.62 is: 569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.53 : 1,300.10 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.53/1,300.10 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.53x = 1,300.10 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.53x = 493,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,544.20/866.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.56

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