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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.56, 1,287.33 and 801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.56, 1,287.33 and 801.26 is: 1,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.56 : 1,287.33 = 801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.56/1,287.33 = 801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.56x = 1,287.33 × 801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.56x = 1,031,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,486.04/933.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.90

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