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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.61, 1,163.34 and 801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.61, 1,163.34 and 801.69 is: 1,106.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.61 : 1,163.34 = 801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.61/1,163.34 = 801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.61x = 1,163.34 × 801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.61x = 932,638.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,638.04/842.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.84

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