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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.18, 1,175.07 and 788.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.18, 1,175.07 and 788.38 is: 1,085.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.18 : 1,175.07 = 788.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.18/1,175.07 = 788.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.18x = 1,175.07 × 788.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.18x = 926,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,401.69/853.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.82

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