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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.34, 1,194.21 and 617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.34, 1,194.21 and 617.40 is: 851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.34 : 1,194.21 = 617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.34/1,194.21 = 617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.34x = 1,194.21 × 617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.34x = 737,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,305.25/866.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.06

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