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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.58, 1,192.77 and 717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.58, 1,192.77 and 717.54 is: 987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.58 : 1,192.77 = 717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.58/1,192.77 = 717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.58x = 1,192.77 × 717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.58x = 855,860.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,860.19/866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.63

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