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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.97, 1,300.25 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.97, 1,300.25 and 281.88 is: 422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.97 : 1,300.25 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.97/1,300.25 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.97x = 1,300.25 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.97x = 366,515.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,515.17/866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.75

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