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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.70, 1,300.71 and 636.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.70, 1,300.71 and 636.19 is: 954.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.70 : 1,300.71 = 636.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.70/1,300.71 = 636.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.70x = 1,300.71 × 636.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.70x = 827,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,498.69/866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.77

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