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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.66, 1,286.74 and 807.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.66, 1,286.74 and 807.12 is: 1,114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.66 : 1,286.74 = 807.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.66/1,286.74 = 807.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.66x = 1,286.74 × 807.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.66x = 1,038,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,553.59/931.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.73

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