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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.29, 1,156.98 and 801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.29, 1,156.98 and 801.38 is: 1,106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.29 : 1,156.98 = 801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.29/1,156.98 = 801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.29x = 1,156.98 × 801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.29x = 927,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,180.63/838.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.04

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