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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.95, 1,232.15 and 801.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.95, 1,232.15 and 801.06 is: 1,195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.95 : 1,232.15 = 801.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.95/1,232.15 = 801.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.95x = 1,232.15 × 801.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.95x = 987,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,028.08/825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.03

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