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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.32, 1,188.48 and 666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.32, 1,188.48 and 666.32 is: 920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.32 : 1,188.48 = 666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.32/1,188.48 = 666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.32x = 1,188.48 × 666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.32x = 791,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,907.99/860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.48

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