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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.40, 1,195.68 and 656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.40, 1,195.68 and 656.22 is: 905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.40 : 1,195.68 = 656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.40/1,195.68 = 656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.40x = 1,195.68 × 656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.40x = 784,629.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,629.13/866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.62

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