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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.41, 1,300.41 and 619.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.41, 1,300.41 and 619.85 is: 930.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.41 : 1,300.41 = 619.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.41/1,300.41 = 619.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.41x = 1,300.41 × 619.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.41x = 806,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,062.39/866.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.35

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