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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.43, 1,300.59 and 622.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.43, 1,300.59 and 622.17 is: 933.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.43 : 1,300.59 = 622.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.43/1,300.59 = 622.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.43x = 1,300.59 × 622.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.43x = 809,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,188.08/866.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.93

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