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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.94, 1,153.79 and 796.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.94, 1,153.79 and 796.88 is: 1,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.94 : 1,153.79 = 796.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.94/1,153.79 = 796.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.94x = 1,153.79 × 796.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.94x = 919,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,432.18/835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.88

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