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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.72, 1,379.16 and 866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.72, 1,379.16 and 866.16 is: 1,198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.72 : 1,379.16 = 866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.72/1,379.16 = 866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.72x = 1,379.16 × 866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.72x = 1,194,573.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,573.23/996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.50

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