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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.60, 1,299.96 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.60, 1,299.96 and 372.92 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.60 : 1,299.96 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.60/1,299.96 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.60x = 1,299.96 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.60x = 484,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,781.08/866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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