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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.12, 1,176.06 and 796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.12, 1,176.06 and 796.53 is: 1,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.12 : 1,176.06 = 796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.12/1,176.06 = 796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.12x = 1,176.06 × 796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.12x = 936,767.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,767.07/852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.34

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