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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.93, 1,300.58 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.93, 1,300.58 and 398.16 is: 597.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.93 : 1,300.58 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.93/1,300.58 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.93x = 1,300.58 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.93x = 517,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,836.94/866.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.33

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