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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.91, 1,141.08 and 801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.91, 1,141.08 and 801.76 is: 1,098.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.91 : 1,141.08 = 801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.91/1,141.08 = 801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.91x = 1,141.08 × 801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.91x = 914,869.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,869.45/832.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.40

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