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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.23, 1,210.52 and 790.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.23, 1,210.52 and 790.01 is: 1,183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.23 : 1,210.52 = 790.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.23/1,210.52 = 790.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.23x = 1,210.52 × 790.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.23x = 956,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,312.90/808.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.22

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