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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.27, 1,194.68 and 677.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.27, 1,194.68 and 677.25 is: 934.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.27 : 1,194.68 = 677.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.27/1,194.68 = 677.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.27x = 1,194.68 × 677.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.27x = 809,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,098.72/866.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.00

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