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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.48, 1,165.19 and 796.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.48, 1,165.19 and 796.05 is: 1,103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.48 : 1,165.19 = 796.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.48/1,165.19 = 796.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.48x = 1,165.19 × 796.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.48x = 927,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,548.80/840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.59

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