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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.88, 1,190.94 and 665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.88, 1,190.94 and 665.04 is: 916.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.88 : 1,190.94 = 665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.88/1,190.94 = 665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.88x = 1,190.94 × 665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.88x = 792,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,022.74/863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.82

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