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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.48, 1,304.72 and 721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.48, 1,304.72 and 721.52 is: 1,086.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.48 : 1,304.72 = 721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.48/1,304.72 = 721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.48x = 1,304.72 × 721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.48x = 941,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,381.57/866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.44

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