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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.38, 1,297.14 and 660.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.38, 1,297.14 and 660.10 is: 988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.38 : 1,297.14 = 660.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.38/1,297.14 = 660.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.38x = 1,297.14 × 660.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.38x = 856,242.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,242.11/866.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.30

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