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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.75, 1,319.28 and 800.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.75, 1,319.28 and 800.31 is: 1,102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.75 : 1,319.28 = 800.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.75/1,319.28 = 800.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.75x = 1,319.28 × 800.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.75x = 1,055,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,832.98/957.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.41

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