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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.38, 1,338.84 and 800.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.38, 1,338.84 and 800.26 is: 1,199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.38 : 1,338.84 = 800.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.38/1,338.84 = 800.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.38x = 1,338.84 × 800.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.38x = 1,071,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,420.10/893.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.29

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