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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.60, 1,299.91 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.60, 1,299.91 and 379.54 is: 569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.60 : 1,299.91 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.60/1,299.91 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.60x = 1,299.91 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.60x = 493,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,367.84/866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.31

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