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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.03, 1,278.86 and 798.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.03, 1,278.86 and 798.98 is: 1,199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.03 : 1,278.86 = 798.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.03/1,278.86 = 798.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.03x = 1,278.86 × 798.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.03x = 1,021,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,773.17/852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.22

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