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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.56, 1,181.06 and 797.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.56, 1,181.06 and 797.08 is: 1,097.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.56 : 1,181.06 = 797.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.56/1,181.06 = 797.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.56x = 1,181.06 × 797.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.56x = 941,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,399.30/857.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.76

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