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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.06, 1,189.23 and 666.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.06, 1,189.23 and 666.93 is: 921.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.06 : 1,189.23 = 666.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.06/1,189.23 = 666.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.06x = 1,189.23 × 666.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.06x = 793,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,133.16/861.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.11

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