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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.56, 1,162.70 and 794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.56, 1,162.70 and 794.80 is: 1,102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.56 : 1,162.70 = 794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.56/1,162.70 = 794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.56x = 1,162.70 × 794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.56x = 924,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,113.96/838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.02

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