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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.82, 1,308.84 and 800.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.82, 1,308.84 and 800.45 is: 1,103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.82 : 1,308.84 = 800.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.82/1,308.84 = 800.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.82x = 1,308.84 × 800.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.82x = 1,047,654.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,654.43/949.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.01

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