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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.66, 1,300.20 and 637.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.66, 1,300.20 and 637.02 is: 954.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.66 : 1,300.20 = 637.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.66/1,300.20 = 637.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.66x = 1,300.20 × 637.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.66x = 828,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,253.40/867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.58

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