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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.49, 1,297.64 and 606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.49, 1,297.64 and 606.75 is: 908.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.49 : 1,297.64 = 606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.49/1,297.64 = 606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.49x = 1,297.64 × 606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.49x = 787,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,340.04/866.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.65

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