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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.88, 1,196.55 and 604.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.88, 1,196.55 and 604.98 is: 835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.88 : 1,196.55 = 604.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.88/1,196.55 = 604.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.88x = 1,196.55 × 604.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.88x = 723,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,888.82/866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.05

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