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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.24, 1,140.18 and 801.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.24, 1,140.18 and 801.10 is: 1,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.24 : 1,140.18 = 801.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.24/1,140.18 = 801.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.24x = 1,140.18 × 801.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.24x = 913,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,394.19/832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.51

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