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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.97, 1,196.06 and 605.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.97, 1,196.06 and 605.14 is: 834.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.97 : 1,196.06 = 605.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.97/1,196.06 = 605.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.97x = 1,196.06 × 605.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.97x = 723,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,777.73/866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.84

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