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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.17, 1,158.11 and 808.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.17, 1,158.11 and 808.60 is: 1,117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.17 : 1,158.11 = 808.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.17/1,158.11 = 808.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.17x = 1,158.11 × 808.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.17x = 936,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,447.75/838.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.25

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