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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.26, 1,296.94 and 659.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.26, 1,296.94 and 659.98 is: 988.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.26 : 1,296.94 = 659.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.26/1,296.94 = 659.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.26x = 1,296.94 × 659.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.26x = 855,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,954.46/866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.10

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