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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.44, 1,298.94 and 674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.44, 1,298.94 and 674.92 is: 1,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.44 : 1,298.94 = 674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.44/1,298.94 = 674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.44x = 1,298.94 × 674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.44x = 876,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,680.58/866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.82

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