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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.76, 1,298.52 and 434.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.76, 1,298.52 and 434.22 is: 650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.76 : 1,298.52 = 434.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.76/1,298.52 = 434.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.76x = 1,298.52 × 434.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.76x = 563,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,843.35/866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.52

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