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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.86, 1,141.24 and 800.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.86, 1,141.24 and 800.84 is: 1,105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.86 : 1,141.24 = 800.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.86/1,141.24 = 800.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.86x = 1,141.24 × 800.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.86x = 913,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,950.64/826.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.33

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