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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.62, 1,300.58 and 636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.62, 1,300.58 and 636.11 is: 954.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.62 : 1,300.58 = 636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.62/1,300.58 = 636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.62x = 1,300.58 × 636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.62x = 827,311.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,311.94/866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.64

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