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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.95, 1,294.02 and 668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.95, 1,294.02 and 668.46 is: 1,000.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.95 : 1,294.02 = 668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.95/1,294.02 = 668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.95x = 1,294.02 × 668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.95x = 865,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,000.61/864.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.06

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