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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.72, 1,296.69 and 607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.72, 1,296.69 and 607.16 is: 908.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.72 : 1,296.69 = 607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.72/1,296.69 = 607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.72x = 1,296.69 × 607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.72x = 787,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,291.82/866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.36

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