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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.99, 1,300.94 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.99, 1,300.94 and 379.92 is: 570.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.99 : 1,300.94 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.99/1,300.94 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.99x = 1,300.94 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.99x = 494,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,251.23/866.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.08

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