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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.88, 1,297.89 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.88, 1,297.89 and 660.60 is: 989.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.88 : 1,297.89 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.88/1,297.89 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.88x = 1,297.89 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.88x = 857,386.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,386.13/866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.05

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