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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.14, 1,138.92 and 800.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.14, 1,138.92 and 800.64 is: 1,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.14 : 1,138.92 = 800.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.14/1,138.92 = 800.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.14x = 1,138.92 × 800.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.14x = 911,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,864.91/826.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.77

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