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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.08, 1,296.51 and 702.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.08, 1,296.51 and 702.01 is: 1,050.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.08 : 1,296.51 = 702.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.08/1,296.51 = 702.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.08x = 1,296.51 × 702.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.08x = 910,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,162.99/866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.90

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