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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.99, 1,300.55 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.99, 1,300.55 and 281.84 is: 422.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.99 : 1,300.55 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.99/1,300.55 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.99x = 1,300.55 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.99x = 366,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,539.10/866.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.77

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