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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.78, 1,397.79 and 865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.78, 1,397.79 and 865.14 is: 1,295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.78 : 1,397.79 = 865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.78/1,397.79 = 865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.78x = 1,397.79 × 865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.78x = 1,209,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,284.04/933.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.04

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