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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.42, 1,304.31 and 791.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.42, 1,304.31 and 791.09 is: 1,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.42 : 1,304.31 = 791.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.42/1,304.31 = 791.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.42x = 1,304.31 × 791.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.42x = 1,031,816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,816.12/866.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.90

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