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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,162.62 and 810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,162.62 and 810.80 is: 1,124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,162.62 = 810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,162.62 = 810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,162.62 × 810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 942,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,652.30/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.29

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