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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.59, 1,299.88 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.59, 1,299.88 and 346.72 is: 520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.59 : 1,299.88 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.59/1,299.88 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.59x = 1,299.88 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.59x = 450,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,687.89/866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.07

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