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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.90, 1,303.20 and 662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.90, 1,303.20 and 662.70 is: 995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.90 : 1,303.20 = 662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.90/1,303.20 = 662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.90x = 1,303.20 × 662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.90x = 863,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,630.64/867.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.08

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