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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.76, 1,300.74 and 318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.76, 1,300.74 and 318.93 is: 478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.76 : 1,300.74 = 318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.76/1,300.74 = 318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.76x = 1,300.74 × 318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.76x = 414,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,845.01/866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.62

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