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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.68, 1,194.42 and 645.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.68, 1,194.42 and 645.28 is: 889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.68 : 1,194.42 = 645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.68/1,194.42 = 645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.68x = 1,194.42 × 645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.68x = 770,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,735.34/866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.30

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