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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.16, 1,293.66 and 669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.16, 1,293.66 and 669.16 is: 1,005.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.16 : 1,293.66 = 669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.16/1,293.66 = 669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.16x = 1,293.66 × 669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.16x = 865,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,665.53/861.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.23

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