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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.99, 1,300.17 and 379.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.99, 1,300.17 and 379.98 is: 569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.99 : 1,300.17 = 379.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.99/1,300.17 = 379.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.99x = 1,300.17 × 379.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.99x = 494,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,038.60/866.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.84

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