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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.40, 1,287.66 and 858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.40, 1,287.66 and 858.52 is: 1,184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.40 : 1,287.66 = 858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.40/1,287.66 = 858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.40x = 1,287.66 × 858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.40x = 1,105,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,481.86/933.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.36

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