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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.89, 1,297.77 and 798.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.89, 1,297.77 and 798.85 is: 1,195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.89 : 1,297.77 = 798.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.89/1,297.77 = 798.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.89x = 1,297.77 × 798.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.89x = 1,036,723.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,723.56/866.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.91

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