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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.58, 1,192.80 and 725.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.58, 1,192.80 and 725.13 is: 998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.58 : 1,192.80 = 725.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.58/1,192.80 = 725.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.58x = 1,192.80 × 725.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.58x = 864,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,935.06/866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.10

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