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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.62, 1,193.64 and 667.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.62, 1,193.64 and 667.06 is: 918.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.62 : 1,193.64 = 667.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.62/1,193.64 = 667.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.62x = 1,193.64 × 667.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.62x = 796,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,229.50/866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.78

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