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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.65, 1,192.98 and 656.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.65, 1,192.98 and 656.45 is: 903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.65 : 1,192.98 = 656.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.65/1,192.98 = 656.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.65x = 1,192.98 × 656.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.65x = 783,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,135.71/866.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.64

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