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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.81, 1,266.84 and 800.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.81, 1,266.84 and 800.35 is: 1,103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.81 : 1,266.84 = 800.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.81/1,266.84 = 800.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.81x = 1,266.84 × 800.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.81x = 1,013,912.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,912.23/918.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.51

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