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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.95, 1,272.17 and 803.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.95, 1,272.17 and 803.01 is: 1,106.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.95 : 1,272.17 = 803.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.95/1,272.17 = 803.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.95x = 1,272.17 × 803.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.95x = 1,021,564.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,564.85/922.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.85

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