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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.08, 1,304.97 and 715.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.08, 1,304.97 and 715.38 is: 1,077.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.08 : 1,304.97 = 715.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.08/1,304.97 = 715.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.08x = 1,304.97 × 715.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.08x = 933,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,554.33/866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.91

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