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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.92, 1,184.49 and 796.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.92, 1,184.49 and 796.04 is: 1,097.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.92 : 1,184.49 = 796.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.92/1,184.49 = 796.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.92x = 1,184.49 × 796.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.92x = 942,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,895.50/858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.78

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