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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.01, 1,149.96 and 802.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.01, 1,149.96 and 802.29 is: 1,103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.01 : 1,149.96 = 802.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.01/1,149.96 = 802.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.01x = 1,149.96 × 802.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.01x = 922,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,601.41/836.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.58

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