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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.91, 1,299.54 and 289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.91, 1,299.54 and 289.38 is: 433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.91 : 1,299.54 = 289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.91/1,299.54 = 289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.91x = 1,299.54 × 289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.91x = 376,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,060.89/866.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.79

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