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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.56, 1,183.98 and 799.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.56, 1,183.98 and 799.48 is: 1,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.56 : 1,183.98 = 799.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.56/1,183.98 = 799.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.56x = 1,183.98 × 799.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.56x = 946,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,568.33/857.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.79

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