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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.91, 1,158.86 and 797.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.91, 1,158.86 and 797.90 is: 1,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.91 : 1,158.86 = 797.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.91/1,158.86 = 797.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.91x = 1,158.86 × 797.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.91x = 924,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,657.29/838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.22

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