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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.97, 1,282.19 and 803.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.97, 1,282.19 and 803.97 is: 1,108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.97 : 1,282.19 = 803.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.97/1,282.19 = 803.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.97x = 1,282.19 × 803.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.97x = 1,030,842.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,842.29/929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.47

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