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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,196.64 and 617.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,196.64 and 617.85 is: 853.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,196.64 = 617.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,196.64 = 617.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,196.64 × 617.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 739,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,344.02/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.23

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