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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871, 1,308.32 and 664.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871, 1,308.32 and 664.85 is: 998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871 : 1,308.32 = 664.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871/1,308.32 = 664.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871x = 1,308.32 × 664.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871x = 869,836.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,836.55/871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.66

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