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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.64, 1,303.41 and 664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.64, 1,303.41 and 664.52 is: 997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.64 : 1,303.41 = 664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.64/1,303.41 = 664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.64x = 1,303.41 × 664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.64x = 866,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,135.50/868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.12

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