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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.88, 1,300.29 and 281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.88, 1,300.29 and 281.93 is: 422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.88 : 1,300.29 = 281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.88/1,300.29 = 281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.88x = 1,300.29 × 281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.88x = 366,584.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,584.26/866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.88

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