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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.26, 1,168.64 and 800.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.26, 1,168.64 and 800.25 is: 1,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.26 : 1,168.64 = 800.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.26/1,168.64 = 800.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.26x = 1,168.64 × 800.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.26x = 935,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,204.16/846.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.10

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