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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.94, 1,300.60 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.94, 1,300.60 and 282 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.94 : 1,300.60 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.94/1,300.60 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.94x = 1,300.60 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.94x = 366,769.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,769.20/866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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