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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.78, 1,300.17 and 289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.78, 1,300.17 and 289.65 is: 434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.78 : 1,300.17 = 289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.78/1,300.17 = 289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.78x = 1,300.17 × 289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.78x = 376,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,596.34/866.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.48

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