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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.30, 1,196.98 and 724.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.30, 1,196.98 and 724.34 is: 1,000.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.30 : 1,196.98 = 724.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.30/1,196.98 = 724.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.30x = 1,196.98 × 724.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.30x = 867,021.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,021.67/866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.84

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