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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.73, 1,300.01 and 476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.73, 1,300.01 and 476.60 is: 714.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.73 : 1,300.01 = 476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.73/1,300.01 = 476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.73x = 1,300.01 × 476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.73x = 619,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,590.87/866.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.86

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