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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.80, 1,236.30 and 801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.80, 1,236.30 and 801.80 is: 1,200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.80 : 1,236.30 = 801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.80/1,236.30 = 801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.80x = 1,236.30 × 801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.80x = 991,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,265.34/825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.37

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