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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.68, 1,196.10 and 717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.68, 1,196.10 and 717.28 is: 989.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.68 : 1,196.10 = 717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.68/1,196.10 = 717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.68x = 1,196.10 × 717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.68x = 857,938.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,938.61/866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.91

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