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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.68, 1,184.28 and 792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.68, 1,184.28 and 792.16 is: 1,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.68 : 1,184.28 = 792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.68/1,184.28 = 792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.68x = 1,184.28 × 792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.68x = 938,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,139.24/857.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.81

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