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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.76, 1,300.18 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.76, 1,300.18 and 318.60 is: 477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.76 : 1,300.18 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.76/1,300.18 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.76x = 1,300.18 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.76x = 414,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,237.35/866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.91

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