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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.57, 1,298.88 and 558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.57, 1,298.88 and 558.99 is: 837.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.57 : 1,298.88 = 558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.57/1,298.88 = 558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.57x = 1,298.88 × 558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.57x = 726,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,060.93/866.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.86

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