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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.66, 1,245.98 and 798.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.66, 1,245.98 and 798.12 is: 1,204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.66 : 1,245.98 = 798.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.66/1,245.98 = 798.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.66x = 1,245.98 × 798.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.66x = 994,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,443.55/825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.42

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