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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.56, 1,300.20 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.56, 1,300.20 and 379.84 is: 569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.56 : 1,300.20 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.56/1,300.20 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.56x = 1,300.20 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.56x = 493,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,867.97/866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.92

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