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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.55, 1,299.82 and 607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.55, 1,299.82 and 607.04 is: 910.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.55 : 1,299.82 = 607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.55/1,299.82 = 607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.55x = 1,299.82 × 607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.55x = 789,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,049.75/866.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.57

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