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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.21, 1,293.92 and 667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.21, 1,293.92 and 667.66 is: 1,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.21 : 1,293.92 = 667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.21/1,293.92 = 667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.21x = 1,293.92 × 667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.21x = 863,900.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,900.74/862.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.96

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