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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.76, 1,171.93 and 788.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.76, 1,171.93 and 788.12 is: 1,081.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.76 : 1,171.93 = 788.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.76/1,171.93 = 788.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.76x = 1,171.93 × 788.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.76x = 923,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,621.47/853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.83

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