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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.76, 1,275.96 and 798.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.76, 1,275.96 and 798.48 is: 1,196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.76 : 1,275.96 = 798.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.76/1,275.96 = 798.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.76x = 1,275.96 × 798.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.76x = 1,018,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,828.54/851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.15

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