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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867, 1,299.78 and 661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867, 1,299.78 and 661.80 is: 992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867 : 1,299.78 = 661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867/1,299.78 = 661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867x = 1,299.78 × 661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867x = 860,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,194.40/867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.15

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