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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.90, 1,299.05 and 577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.90, 1,299.05 and 577.73 is: 865.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.90 : 1,299.05 = 577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.90/1,299.05 = 577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.90x = 1,299.05 × 577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.90x = 750,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,502.68/866.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.73

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