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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.97, 1,303.32 and 662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.97, 1,303.32 and 662.93 is: 995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.97 : 1,303.32 = 662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.97/1,303.32 = 662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.97x = 1,303.32 × 662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.97x = 864,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,012.52/867.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.45

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