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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.79, 1,292.24 and 666.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.79, 1,292.24 and 666.41 is: 998.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.79 : 1,292.24 = 666.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.79/1,292.24 = 666.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.79x = 1,292.24 × 666.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.79x = 861,151.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,151.87/862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.11

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