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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.88, 1,192.32 and 666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.88, 1,192.32 and 666.04 is: 918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.88 : 1,192.32 = 666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.88/1,192.32 = 666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.88x = 1,192.32 × 666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.88x = 794,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,132.81/864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.20

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