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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.88, 1,299.76 and 577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.88, 1,299.76 and 577.76 is: 866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.88 : 1,299.76 = 577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.88/1,299.76 = 577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.88x = 1,299.76 × 577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.88x = 750,949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,949.34/866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.27

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