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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.44, 1,300.03 and 661.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.44, 1,300.03 and 661.25 is: 991.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.44 : 1,300.03 = 661.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.44/1,300.03 = 661.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.44x = 1,300.03 × 661.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.44x = 859,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,644.84/867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.01

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