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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.70, 1,194.75 and 670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.70, 1,194.75 and 670.68 is: 924.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.70 : 1,194.75 = 670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.70/1,194.75 = 670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.70x = 1,194.75 × 670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.70x = 801,294.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,294.93/866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.54

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