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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,395.45 and 866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,395.45 and 866.16 is: 1,305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,395.45 = 866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,395.45 = 866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,395.45 × 866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 1,208,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,682.97/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.72

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