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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.64, 1,300.40 and 520.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.64, 1,300.40 and 520.80 is: 781.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.64 : 1,300.40 = 520.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.64/1,300.40 = 520.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.64x = 1,300.40 × 520.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.64x = 677,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,248.32/866.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.46

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