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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.80, 1,300.43 and 428.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.80, 1,300.43 and 428.01 is: 642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.80 : 1,300.43 = 428.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.80/1,300.43 = 428.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.80x = 1,300.43 × 428.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.80x = 556,597.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,597.04/866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.13

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