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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.87, 1,300.55 and 404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.87, 1,300.55 and 404.97 is: 607.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.87 : 1,300.55 = 404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.87/1,300.55 = 404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.87x = 1,300.55 × 404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.87x = 526,677.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,677.23/866.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.57

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