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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.24, 1,231.71 and 789.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.24, 1,231.71 and 789.60 is: 1,178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.24 : 1,231.71 = 789.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.24/1,231.71 = 789.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.24x = 1,231.71 × 789.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.24x = 972,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,558.22/825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.52

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