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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.14, 1,356.99 and 866.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.14, 1,356.99 and 866.69 is: 1,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.14 : 1,356.99 = 866.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.14/1,356.99 = 866.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.14x = 1,356.99 × 866.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.14x = 1,176,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,079.63/903.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.22

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