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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.76, 1,300.10 and 404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.76, 1,300.10 and 404.39 is: 606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.76 : 1,300.10 = 404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.76/1,300.10 = 404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.76x = 1,300.10 × 404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.76x = 525,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,738.92/866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.56

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