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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.07, 1,193.46 and 616.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.07, 1,193.46 and 616.95 is: 850.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.07 : 1,193.46 = 616.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.07/1,193.46 = 616.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.07x = 1,193.46 × 616.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.07x = 736,305.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,305.15/866.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.17

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