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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.94, 1,298.79 and 557.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.94, 1,298.79 and 557.79 is: 835.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.94 : 1,298.79 = 557.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.94/1,298.79 = 557.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.94x = 1,298.79 × 557.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.94x = 724,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,452.07/866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.64

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