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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.43, 1,188.37 and 666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.43, 1,188.37 and 666.30 is: 920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.43 : 1,188.37 = 666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.43/1,188.37 = 666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.43x = 1,188.37 × 666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.43x = 791,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,809.27/860.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.25

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