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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.44, 1,159.44 and 786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.44, 1,159.44 and 786.24 is: 1,083.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.44 : 1,159.44 = 786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.44/1,159.44 = 786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.44x = 1,159.44 × 786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.44x = 911,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,598.11/841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.38

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