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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.36, 1,295.64 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.36, 1,295.64 and 660.80 is: 989.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.36 : 1,295.64 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.36/1,295.64 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.36x = 1,295.64 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.36x = 856,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,158.91/865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.37

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