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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.70, 1,299.59 and 427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.70, 1,299.59 and 427.93 is: 641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.70 : 1,299.59 = 427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.70/1,299.59 = 427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.70x = 1,299.59 × 427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.70x = 556,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,129.76/866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.67

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