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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.18, 1,195.35 and 655.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.18, 1,195.35 and 655.98 is: 905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.18 : 1,195.35 = 655.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.18/1,195.35 = 655.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.18x = 1,195.35 × 655.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.18x = 784,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,125.69/866.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.27

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