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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,297.26 and 673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,297.26 and 673.56 is: 1,008.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,297.26 = 673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,297.26 = 673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,297.26 × 673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 873,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,782.45/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.38

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