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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.66, 1,299.87 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.66, 1,299.87 and 281.66 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.66 : 1,299.87 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.66/1,299.87 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.66x = 1,299.87 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.66x = 366,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,121.38/866.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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