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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.12, 1,297.08 and 606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.12, 1,297.08 and 606.38 is: 908.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.12 : 1,297.08 = 606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.12/1,297.08 = 606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.12x = 1,297.08 × 606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.12x = 786,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,516.89/866.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.10

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