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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.70, 1,298.34 and 703.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.70, 1,298.34 and 703.98 is: 1,054.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.70 : 1,298.34 = 703.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.70/1,298.34 = 703.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.70x = 1,298.34 × 703.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.70x = 914,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,005.39/866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.58

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