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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.40, 1,144.88 and 795.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.40, 1,144.88 and 795.85 is: 1,103.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.40 : 1,144.88 = 795.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.40/1,144.88 = 795.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.40x = 1,144.88 × 795.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.40x = 911,151.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,151.88/825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.89

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