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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.68, 1,295.98 and 659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.68, 1,295.98 and 659.56 is: 989.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.68 : 1,295.98 = 659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.68/1,295.98 = 659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.68x = 1,295.98 × 659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.68x = 854,776.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,776.57/863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.69

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