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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.94, 1,299.48 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.94, 1,299.48 and 347.22 is: 520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.94 : 1,299.48 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.94/1,299.48 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.94x = 1,299.48 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.94x = 451,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,205.45/866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.46

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