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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,391.25 and 866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,391.25 and 866.04 is: 1,291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,391.25 = 866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,391.25 = 866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,391.25 × 866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 1,204,878.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,878.15/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.40

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