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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.66, 1,197.52 and 755.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.66, 1,197.52 and 755.95 is: 1,044.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.66 : 1,197.52 = 755.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.66/1,197.52 = 755.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.66x = 1,197.52 × 755.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.66x = 905,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,255.48/866.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.53

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