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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.26, 1,300.20 and 621.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.26, 1,300.20 and 621.64 is: 933.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.26 : 1,300.20 = 621.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.26/1,300.20 = 621.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.26x = 1,300.20 × 621.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.26x = 808,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,256.33/866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.04

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