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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.68, 1,182.32 and 790.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.68, 1,182.32 and 790.48 is: 1,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.68 : 1,182.32 = 790.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.68/1,182.32 = 790.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.68x = 1,182.32 × 790.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.68x = 934,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,600.31/853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.79

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