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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.12, 1,236.06 and 771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.12, 1,236.06 and 771.66 is: 1,155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.12 : 1,236.06 = 771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.12/1,236.06 = 771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.12x = 1,236.06 × 771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.12x = 953,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,818.06/825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.97

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