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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.81, 1,301.90 and 664.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.81, 1,301.90 and 664.95 is: 997.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.81 : 1,301.90 = 664.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.81/1,301.90 = 664.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.81x = 1,301.90 × 664.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.81x = 865,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,695.08/867.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.56

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