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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.64, 1,300.50 and 631.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.64, 1,300.50 and 631.94 is: 948.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.64 : 1,300.50 = 631.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.64/1,300.50 = 631.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.64x = 1,300.50 × 631.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.64x = 821,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,837.97/866.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.30

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