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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.84, 1,291.14 and 667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.84, 1,291.14 and 667.44 is: 999.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.84 : 1,291.14 = 667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.84/1,291.14 = 667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.84x = 1,291.14 × 667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.84x = 861,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,758.48/861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.91

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