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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.89, 1,300.11 and 433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.89, 1,300.11 and 433.95 is: 650.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.89 : 1,300.11 = 433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.89/1,300.11 = 433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.89x = 1,300.11 × 433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.89x = 564,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,182.73/866.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.81

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