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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.79, 1,295.23 and 668.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.79, 1,295.23 and 668.41 is: 1,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.79 : 1,295.23 = 668.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.79/1,295.23 = 668.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.79x = 1,295.23 × 668.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.79x = 865,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,744.68/864.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.10

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