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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.87, 1,194.32 and 657.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.87, 1,194.32 and 657.35 is: 905.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.87 : 1,194.32 = 657.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.87/1,194.32 = 657.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.87x = 1,194.32 × 657.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.87x = 785,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,082.97/866.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.65

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