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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.56, 1,294.02 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.56, 1,294.02 and 659.70 is: 989.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.56 : 1,294.02 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.56/1,294.02 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.56x = 1,294.02 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.56x = 853,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,664.99/862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.69

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