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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.85, 1,300.44 and 282.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.85, 1,300.44 and 282.00 is: 423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.85 : 1,300.44 = 282.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.85/1,300.44 = 282.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.85x = 1,300.44 × 282.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.85x = 366,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,717.58/866.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.05

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