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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.71, 1,298.22 and 806.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.71, 1,298.22 and 806.77 is: 1,208.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.71 : 1,298.22 = 806.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.71/1,298.22 = 806.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.71x = 1,298.22 × 806.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.71x = 1,047,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,364.95/866.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.44

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