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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.55, 1,297.73 and 606.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.55, 1,297.73 and 606.81 is: 908.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.55 : 1,297.73 = 606.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.55/1,297.73 = 606.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.55x = 1,297.73 × 606.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.55x = 787,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,475.54/866.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.75

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