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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.93, 1,299.17 and 372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.93, 1,299.17 and 372.74 is: 558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.93 : 1,299.17 = 372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.93/1,299.17 = 372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.93x = 1,299.17 × 372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.93x = 484,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,247.06/866.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.58

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