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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.54, 1,299.92 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.54, 1,299.92 and 404.44 is: 606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.54 : 1,299.92 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.54/1,299.92 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.54x = 1,299.92 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.54x = 525,734.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,734.37/866.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.70

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