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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.70, 1,306.41 and 816.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.70, 1,306.41 and 816.51 is: 1,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.70 : 1,306.41 = 816.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.70/1,306.41 = 816.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.70x = 1,306.41 × 816.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.70x = 1,066,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,696.83/866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.76

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