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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.80, 1,298.52 and 434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.80, 1,298.52 and 434.32 is: 650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.80 : 1,298.52 = 434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.80/1,298.52 = 434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.80x = 1,298.52 × 434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.80x = 563,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,973.21/866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.64

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