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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.48, 1,195.24 and 645.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.48, 1,195.24 and 645.52 is: 890.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.48 : 1,195.24 = 645.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.48/1,195.24 = 645.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.48x = 1,195.24 × 645.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.48x = 771,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,551.32/866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.44

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