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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.31, 1,302.65 and 665.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.31, 1,302.65 and 665.45 is: 998.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.31 : 1,302.65 = 665.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.31/1,302.65 = 665.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.31x = 1,302.65 × 665.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.31x = 866,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,845.12/868.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.31

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