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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.21, 1,299.96 and 635.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.21, 1,299.96 and 635.69 is: 954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.21 : 1,299.96 = 635.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.21/1,299.96 = 635.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.21x = 1,299.96 × 635.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.21x = 826,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,365.07/866.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.01

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