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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.21, 1,298.43 and 670.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.21, 1,298.43 and 670.66 is: 1,006.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.21 : 1,298.43 = 670.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.21/1,298.43 = 670.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.21x = 1,298.43 × 670.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.21x = 870,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,805.06/865.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.47

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