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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.97, 1,298.63 and 720.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.97, 1,298.63 and 720.43 is: 1,079.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.97 : 1,298.63 = 720.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.97/1,298.63 = 720.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.97x = 1,298.63 × 720.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.97x = 935,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,570.57/866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.13

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