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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.07, 1,196.06 and 655.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.07, 1,196.06 and 655.88 is: 905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.07 : 1,196.06 = 655.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.07/1,196.06 = 655.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.07x = 1,196.06 × 655.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.07x = 784,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,462.57/866.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.77

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