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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.26, 1,299.85 and 662.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.26, 1,299.85 and 662.14 is: 993.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.26 : 1,299.85 = 662.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.26/1,299.85 = 662.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.26x = 1,299.85 × 662.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.26x = 860,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,682.65/866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.56

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