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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.24, 1,194.72 and 618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.24, 1,194.72 and 618.40 is: 852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.24 : 1,194.72 = 618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.24/1,194.72 = 618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.24x = 1,194.72 × 618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.24x = 738,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,814.85/866.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.90

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