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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.58, 1,297.53 and 660.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.58, 1,297.53 and 660.17 is: 988.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.58 : 1,297.53 = 660.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.58/1,297.53 = 660.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.58x = 1,297.53 × 660.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.58x = 856,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,583.89/866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.46

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