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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.38, 1,158.98 and 801.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.38, 1,158.98 and 801.54 is: 1,112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.38 : 1,158.98 = 801.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.38/1,158.98 = 801.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.38x = 1,158.98 × 801.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.38x = 928,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,964.82/835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.03

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