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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.90, 1,298.64 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.90, 1,298.64 and 404.06 is: 605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.90 : 1,298.64 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.90/1,298.64 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.90x = 1,298.64 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.90x = 524,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,728.48/866.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.29

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