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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.81, 1,306.67 and 810.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.81, 1,306.67 and 810.38 is: 1,221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.81 : 1,306.67 = 810.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.81/1,306.67 = 810.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.81x = 1,306.67 × 810.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.81x = 1,058,888.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,888.65/866.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.60

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