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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.43, 1,222.23 and 805.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.43, 1,222.23 and 805.63 is: 1,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.43 : 1,222.23 = 805.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.43/1,222.23 = 805.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.43x = 1,222.23 × 805.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.43x = 984,665.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,665.15/816.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.06

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