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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.76, 1,272.96 and 796.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.76, 1,272.96 and 796.48 is: 1,193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.76 : 1,272.96 = 796.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.76/1,272.96 = 796.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.76x = 1,272.96 × 796.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.76x = 1,013,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,887.18/849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.15

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