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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.60, 1,299.74 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.60, 1,299.74 and 289.48 is: 434.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.60 : 1,299.74 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.60/1,299.74 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.60x = 1,299.74 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.60x = 376,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,248.74/866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.17

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