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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.42, 1,295.60 and 660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.42, 1,295.60 and 660.76 is: 989.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.42 : 1,295.60 = 660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.42/1,295.60 = 660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.42x = 1,295.60 × 660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.42x = 856,080.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,080.66/865.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.21

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