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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.78, 1,299.56 and 404.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.78, 1,299.56 and 404.31 is: 606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.78 : 1,299.56 = 404.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.78/1,299.56 = 404.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.78x = 1,299.56 × 404.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.78x = 525,423.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,423.96/866.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.18

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