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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.46, 1,194.70 and 700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.46, 1,194.70 and 700.16 is: 965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.46 : 1,194.70 = 700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.46/1,194.70 = 700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.46x = 1,194.70 × 700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.46x = 836,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,481.46/866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.40

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