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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.36, 1,218.71 and 802.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.36, 1,218.71 and 802.78 is: 1,196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.36 : 1,218.71 = 802.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.36/1,218.71 = 802.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.36x = 1,218.71 × 802.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.36x = 978,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,356.01/817.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.97

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