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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.34, 1,296.36 and 800.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.34, 1,296.36 and 800.01 is: 1,105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.34 : 1,296.36 = 800.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.34/1,296.36 = 800.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.34x = 1,296.36 × 800.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.34x = 1,037,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,100.96/938.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.25

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