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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.60, 1,196.47 and 618.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.60, 1,196.47 and 618.74 is: 854.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.60 : 1,196.47 = 618.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.60/1,196.47 = 618.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.60x = 1,196.47 × 618.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.60x = 740,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,303.13/866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.26

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