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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.36, 1,151.04 and 799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.36, 1,151.04 and 799.04 is: 1,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.36 : 1,151.04 = 799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.36/1,151.04 = 799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.36x = 1,151.04 × 799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.36x = 919,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,727.00/839.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.75

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