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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.70, 1,298.45 and 809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.70, 1,298.45 and 809.10 is: 1,212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.70 : 1,298.45 = 809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.70/1,298.45 = 809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.70x = 1,298.45 × 809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.70x = 1,050,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,575.90/866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.16

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