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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.64, 1,299.24 and 605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.64, 1,299.24 and 605.90 is: 908.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.64 : 1,299.24 = 605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.64/1,299.24 = 605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.64x = 1,299.24 × 605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.64x = 787,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,203.02/866.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.34

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