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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.25, 1,231.60 and 791.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.25, 1,231.60 and 791.76 is: 1,181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.25 : 1,231.60 = 791.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.25/1,231.60 = 791.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.25x = 1,231.60 × 791.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.25x = 975,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,131.62/825.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.62

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