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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.78, 1,305.26 and 624.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.78, 1,305.26 and 624.98 is: 941.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.78 : 1,305.26 = 624.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.78/1,305.26 = 624.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.78x = 1,305.26 × 624.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.78x = 815,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,761.39/866.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.14

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