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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.89, 1,302.29 and 663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.89, 1,302.29 and 663.77 is: 996.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.89 : 1,302.29 = 663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.89/1,302.29 = 663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.89x = 1,302.29 × 663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.89x = 864,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,411.20/867.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.00

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