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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.10, 1,301.00 and 662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.10, 1,301.00 and 662.04 is: 992.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.10 : 1,301.00 = 662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.10/1,301.00 = 662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.10x = 1,301.00 × 662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.10x = 861,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,310.73/868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.18

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