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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.98, 1,299.63 and 379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.98, 1,299.63 and 379.66 is: 569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.98 : 1,299.63 = 379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.98/1,299.63 = 379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.98x = 1,299.63 × 379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.98x = 493,417.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,417.53/866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.12

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