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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.64, 1,172.81 and 798.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.64, 1,172.81 and 798.90 is: 1,100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.64 : 1,172.81 = 798.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.64/1,172.81 = 798.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.64x = 1,172.81 × 798.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.64x = 936,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,953.91/851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.18

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