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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.40, 1,300.32 and 675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.40, 1,300.32 and 675.24 is: 1,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.40 : 1,300.32 = 675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.40/1,300.32 = 675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.40x = 1,300.32 × 675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.40x = 878,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,028.08/866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.42

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