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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.80, 1,298.66 and 660.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.80, 1,298.66 and 660.75 is: 989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.80 : 1,298.66 = 660.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.80/1,298.66 = 660.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.80x = 1,298.66 × 660.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.80x = 858,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,089.60/866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.95

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