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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.85, 1,188.75 and 833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.85, 1,188.75 and 833.28 is: 1,149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.85 : 1,188.75 = 833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.85/1,188.75 = 833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.85x = 1,188.75 × 833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.85x = 990,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,561.60/861.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.34

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