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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.89, 1,196.33 and 670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.89, 1,196.33 and 670.06 is: 924.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.89 : 1,196.33 = 670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.89/1,196.33 = 670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.89x = 1,196.33 × 670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.89x = 801,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,612.88/866.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.70

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