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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.68, 1,296.64 and 860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.68, 1,296.64 and 860.44 is: 1,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.68 : 1,296.64 = 860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.68/1,296.64 = 860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.68x = 1,296.64 × 860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.68x = 1,115,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,680.92/866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.30

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