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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.97, 1,300.53 and 281.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.97, 1,300.53 and 281.95 is: 422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.97 : 1,300.53 = 281.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.97/1,300.53 = 281.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.97x = 1,300.53 × 281.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.97x = 366,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,681.18/866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.95

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