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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.29, 1,281.96 and 805.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.29, 1,281.96 and 805.19 is: 1,108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.29 : 1,281.96 = 805.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.29/1,281.96 = 805.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.29x = 1,281.96 × 805.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.29x = 1,032,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,224.58/931.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.38

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