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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.44, 1,150.02 and 825.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.44, 1,150.02 and 825.96 is: 1,141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.44 : 1,150.02 = 825.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.44/1,150.02 = 825.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.44x = 1,150.02 × 825.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.44x = 949,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,870.52/832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.07

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