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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.18, 1,196.73 and 656.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.18, 1,196.73 and 656.99 is: 906.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.18 : 1,196.73 = 656.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.18/1,196.73 = 656.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.18x = 1,196.73 × 656.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.18x = 786,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,233.66/867.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.66

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