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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.55, 1,296.95 and 615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.55, 1,296.95 and 615.12 is: 920.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.55 : 1,296.95 = 615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.55/1,296.95 = 615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.55x = 1,296.95 × 615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.55x = 797,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,776.81/866.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.64

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