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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.04, 1,258.91 and 866.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.04, 1,258.91 and 866.08 is: 1,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.04 : 1,258.91 = 866.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.04/1,258.91 = 866.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.04x = 1,258.91 × 866.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.04x = 1,090,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,316.77/911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.78

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