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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.64, 1,299.84 and 372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.64, 1,299.84 and 372.95 is: 559.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.64 : 1,299.84 = 372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.64/1,299.84 = 372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.64x = 1,299.84 × 372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.64x = 484,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,768.83/866.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.37

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