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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.84, 1,285.80 and 800.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.84, 1,285.80 and 800.88 is: 1,102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.84 : 1,285.80 = 800.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.84/1,285.80 = 800.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.84x = 1,285.80 × 800.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.84x = 1,029,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,771.50/933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.73

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