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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.97, 1,190.07 and 800.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.97, 1,190.07 and 800.06 is: 1,103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.97 : 1,190.07 = 800.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.97/1,190.07 = 800.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.97x = 1,190.07 × 800.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.97x = 952,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,121.45/862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.31

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