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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.22, 1,176.29 and 834.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.22, 1,176.29 and 834.82 is: 1,150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.22 : 1,176.29 = 834.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.22/1,176.29 = 834.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.22x = 1,176.29 × 834.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.22x = 981,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,990.42/853.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.92

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