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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.28, 1,195.92 and 669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.28, 1,195.92 and 669.36 is: 924.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.28 : 1,195.92 = 669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.28/1,195.92 = 669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.28x = 1,195.92 × 669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.28x = 800,501.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,501.01/866.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.07

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