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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.30, 1,195.61 and 667.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.30, 1,195.61 and 667.35 is: 921.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.30 : 1,195.61 = 667.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.30/1,195.61 = 667.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.30x = 1,195.61 × 667.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.30x = 797,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,887.00/866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.03

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