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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.72, 1,299.98 and 217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.72, 1,299.98 and 217.42 is: 326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.72 : 1,299.98 = 217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.72/1,299.98 = 217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.72x = 1,299.98 × 217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.72x = 282,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,638.95/866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.10

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