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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.90, 1,304.70 and 663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.90, 1,304.70 and 663.70 is: 996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.90 : 1,304.70 = 663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.90/1,304.70 = 663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.90x = 1,304.70 × 663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.90x = 865,929.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,929.39/868.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.58

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