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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.56, 1,300.02 and 663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.56, 1,300.02 and 663.70 is: 995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.56 : 1,300.02 = 663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.56/1,300.02 = 663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.56x = 1,300.02 × 663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.56x = 862,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,823.27/866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.69

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