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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.85, 1,300.38 and 289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.85, 1,300.38 and 289.73 is: 434.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.85 : 1,300.38 = 289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.85/1,300.38 = 289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.85x = 1,300.38 × 289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.85x = 376,751.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,751.15/866.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.62

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