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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.28, 1,193.99 and 825.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.28, 1,193.99 and 825.27 is: 1,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.28 : 1,193.99 = 825.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.28/1,193.99 = 825.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.28x = 1,193.99 × 825.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.28x = 985,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,360.00/866.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.46

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