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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.95, 1,228.92 and 800.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.95, 1,228.92 and 800.64 is: 1,202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.95 : 1,228.92 = 800.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.95/1,228.92 = 800.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.95x = 1,228.92 × 800.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.95x = 983,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,922.51/817.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.91

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