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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.16, 1,138.96 and 800.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.16, 1,138.96 and 800.64 is: 1,103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.16 : 1,138.96 = 800.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.16/1,138.96 = 800.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.16x = 1,138.96 × 800.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.16x = 911,896.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,896.93/826.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.78

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