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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.56, 1,301.28 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.56, 1,301.28 and 482.08 is: 723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.56 : 1,301.28 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.56/1,301.28 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.56x = 1,301.28 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.56x = 627,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,321.06/866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.92

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