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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.71, 1,300.06 and 217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.71, 1,300.06 and 217.45 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.71 : 1,300.06 = 217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.71/1,300.06 = 217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.71x = 1,300.06 × 217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.71x = 282,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,691.41/866.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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