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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.28, 1,158.00 and 797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.28, 1,158.00 and 797.28 is: 1,101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.28 : 1,158.00 = 797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.28/1,158.00 = 797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.28x = 1,158.00 × 797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.28x = 923,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,242.91/838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.35

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