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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.36, 1,391.82 and 866.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.36, 1,391.82 and 866.46 is: 1,292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.36 : 1,391.82 = 866.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.36/1,391.82 = 866.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.36x = 1,391.82 × 866.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.36x = 1,205,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,956.36/933.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.06

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