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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.98, 1,245.50 and 794.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.98, 1,245.50 and 794.67 is: 1,183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.98 : 1,245.50 = 794.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.98/1,245.50 = 794.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.98x = 1,245.50 × 794.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.98x = 989,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,757.51/835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.95

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