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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.67, 1,157.49 and 801.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.67, 1,157.49 and 801.75 is: 1,106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.67 : 1,157.49 = 801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.67/1,157.49 = 801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.67x = 1,157.49 × 801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.67x = 928,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,017.61/838.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.53

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