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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.01, 1,148.58 and 801.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.01, 1,148.58 and 801.29 is: 1,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.01 : 1,148.58 = 801.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.01/1,148.58 = 801.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.01x = 1,148.58 × 801.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.01x = 920,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,348.54/835.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.20

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