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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.88, 1,300.50 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.88, 1,300.50 and 379.80 is: 569.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.88 : 1,300.50 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.88/1,300.50 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.88x = 1,300.50 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.88x = 493,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,929.90/866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.78

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