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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.96, 1,229.19 and 798.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.96, 1,229.19 and 798.96 is: 1,189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.96 : 1,229.19 = 798.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.96/1,229.19 = 798.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.96x = 1,229.19 × 798.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.96x = 982,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,073.64/825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.01

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