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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.58, 1,298.88 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.58, 1,298.88 and 426.90 is: 639.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.58 : 1,298.88 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.58/1,298.88 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.58x = 1,298.88 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.58x = 554,491.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,491.87/866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.86

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