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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.69, 1,299.47 and 403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.69, 1,299.47 and 403.83 is: 605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.69 : 1,299.47 = 403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.69/1,299.47 = 403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.69x = 1,299.47 × 403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.69x = 524,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,762.95/866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.48

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