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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.92, 1,145.40 and 804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.92, 1,145.40 and 804.42 is: 1,110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.92 : 1,145.40 = 804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.92/1,145.40 = 804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.92x = 1,145.40 × 804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.92x = 921,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,382.67/829.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.21

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