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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.51, 1,196.06 and 822.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.51, 1,196.06 and 822.43 is: 1,135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.51 : 1,196.06 = 822.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.51/1,196.06 = 822.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.51x = 1,196.06 × 822.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.51x = 983,675.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,675.63/866.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.22

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