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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.03, 1,296.99 and 618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.03, 1,296.99 and 618.44 is: 926.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.03 : 1,296.99 = 618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.03/1,296.99 = 618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.03x = 1,296.99 × 618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.03x = 802,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,104.01/866.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.19

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