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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.16, 1,292.38 and 666.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.16, 1,292.38 and 666.64 is: 1,000.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.16 : 1,292.38 = 666.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.16/1,292.38 = 666.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.16x = 1,292.38 × 666.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.16x = 861,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,552.20/861.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.46

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