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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.10, 1,298.67 and 763.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.10, 1,298.67 and 763.62 is: 1,145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.10 : 1,298.67 = 763.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.10/1,298.67 = 763.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.10x = 1,298.67 × 763.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.10x = 991,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,690.39/866.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.01

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