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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.93, 1,195.83 and 680.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.93, 1,195.83 and 680.13 is: 938.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.93 : 1,195.83 = 680.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.93/1,195.83 = 680.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.93x = 1,195.83 × 680.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.93x = 813,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,319.86/866.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.17

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