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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.76, 1,300.59 and 404.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.76, 1,300.59 and 404.41 is: 606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.76 : 1,300.59 = 404.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.76/1,300.59 = 404.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.76x = 1,300.59 × 404.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.76x = 525,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,965.10/866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.82

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