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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.88, 1,300.70 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.88, 1,300.70 and 434.52 is: 651.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.88 : 1,300.70 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.88/1,300.70 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.88x = 1,300.70 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.88x = 565,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,180.16/866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.97

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