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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.94, 1,155.17 and 797.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.94, 1,155.17 and 797.88 is: 1,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.94 : 1,155.17 = 797.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.94/1,155.17 = 797.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.94x = 1,155.17 × 797.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.94x = 921,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,687.04/836.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.26

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