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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.82, 1,202.93 and 800.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.82, 1,202.93 and 800.18 is: 1,190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.82 : 1,202.93 = 800.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.82/1,202.93 = 800.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.82x = 1,202.93 × 800.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.82x = 962,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,560.53/808.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.08

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