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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.39, 1,138.92 and 802.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.39, 1,138.92 and 802.70 is: 1,106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.39 : 1,138.92 = 802.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.39/1,138.92 = 802.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.39x = 1,138.92 × 802.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.39x = 914,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,211.08/826.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.27

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