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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.84, 1,298.04 and 695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.84, 1,298.04 and 695.48 is: 1,041.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.84 : 1,298.04 = 695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.84/1,298.04 = 695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.84x = 1,298.04 × 695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.84x = 902,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,760.86/866.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.44

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