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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.84, 1,298.34 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.84, 1,298.34 and 636.12 is: 952.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.84 : 1,298.34 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.84/1,298.34 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.84x = 1,298.34 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.84x = 825,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,900.04/866.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.78

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