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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.66, 1,301.07 and 577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.66, 1,301.07 and 577.22 is: 866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.66 : 1,301.07 = 577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.66/1,301.07 = 577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.66x = 1,301.07 × 577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.66x = 751,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,003.63/866.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.55

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