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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.92, 1,301.16 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.92, 1,301.16 and 632.88 is: 949.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.92 : 1,301.16 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.92/1,301.16 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.92x = 1,301.16 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.92x = 823,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,478.14/866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.89

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