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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.16, 1,137.58 and 799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.16, 1,137.58 and 799.60 is: 1,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.16 : 1,137.58 = 799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.16/1,137.58 = 799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.16x = 1,137.58 × 799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.16x = 909,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,608.97/825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.34

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