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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.88, 1,283.16 and 807.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.88, 1,283.16 and 807.55 is: 1,111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.88 : 1,283.16 = 807.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.88/1,283.16 = 807.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.88x = 1,283.16 × 807.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.88x = 1,036,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,215.86/931.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.96

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