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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.96, 1,305.91 and 855.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.96, 1,305.91 and 855.62 is: 1,288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.96 : 1,305.91 = 855.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.96/1,305.91 = 855.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.96x = 1,305.91 × 855.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.96x = 1,117,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,362.71/866.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.83

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