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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.33, 1,296.39 and 808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.33, 1,296.39 and 808.40 is: 1,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.33 : 1,296.39 = 808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.33/1,296.39 = 808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.33x = 1,296.39 × 808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.33x = 1,048,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,001.68/866.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.70

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