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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.14, 1,296.89 and 676.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.14, 1,296.89 and 676.61 is: 1,013.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.14 : 1,296.89 = 676.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.14/1,296.89 = 676.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.14x = 1,296.89 × 676.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.14x = 877,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,478.88/866.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.09

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