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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.79, 1,300.20 and 318.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.79, 1,300.20 and 318.61 is: 477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.79 : 1,300.20 = 318.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.79/1,300.20 = 318.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.79x = 1,300.20 × 318.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.79x = 414,256.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,256.72/866.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.92

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