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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.60, 1,298.14 and 658.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.60, 1,298.14 and 658.73 is: 986.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.60 : 1,298.14 = 658.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.60/1,298.14 = 658.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.60x = 1,298.14 × 658.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.60x = 855,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,123.76/866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.76

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