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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.37, 1,301.00 and 828.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.37, 1,301.00 and 828.93 is: 1,244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.37 : 1,301.00 = 828.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.37/1,301.00 = 828.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.37x = 1,301.00 × 828.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.37x = 1,078,433.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,433.79/866.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.77

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