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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.84, 1,195.80 and 657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.84, 1,195.80 and 657.60 is: 906.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.84 : 1,195.80 = 657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.84/1,195.80 = 657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.84x = 1,195.80 × 657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.84x = 786,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,358.08/867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.11

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