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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.36, 1,194.27 and 679.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.36, 1,194.27 and 679.46 is: 936.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.36 : 1,194.27 = 679.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.36/1,194.27 = 679.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.36x = 1,194.27 × 679.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.36x = 811,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,458.69/866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.63

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