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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.98, 1,297.62 and 660.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.98, 1,297.62 and 660.43 is: 988.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.98 : 1,297.62 = 660.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.98/1,297.62 = 660.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.98x = 1,297.62 × 660.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.98x = 856,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,985.15/866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.47

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