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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.99, 1,299.74 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.99, 1,299.74 and 347.37 is: 520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.99 : 1,299.74 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.99/1,299.74 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.99x = 1,299.74 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.99x = 451,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,488.95/866.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.76

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