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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.82, 1,296.18 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.82, 1,296.18 and 659.70 is: 989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.82 : 1,296.18 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.82/1,296.18 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.82x = 1,296.18 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.82x = 855,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,089.95/863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.89

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