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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.31, 1,285.62 and 800.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.31, 1,285.62 and 800.01 is: 1,103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.31 : 1,285.62 = 800.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.31/1,285.62 = 800.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.31x = 1,285.62 × 800.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.31x = 1,028,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,508.86/932.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.18

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