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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.97, 1,236.51 and 790.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.97, 1,236.51 and 790.33 is: 1,183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.97 : 1,236.51 = 790.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.97/1,236.51 = 790.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.97x = 1,236.51 × 790.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.97x = 977,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,250.95/825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.16

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