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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.84, 1,282.02 and 803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.84, 1,282.02 and 803.84 is: 1,108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.84 : 1,282.02 = 803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.84/1,282.02 = 803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.84x = 1,282.02 × 803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.84x = 1,030,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,538.96/929.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.30

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