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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.39, 1,166.31 and 804.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.39, 1,166.31 and 804.69 is: 1,112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.39 : 1,166.31 = 804.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.39/1,166.31 = 804.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.39x = 1,166.31 × 804.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.39x = 938,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,517.99/843.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.79

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