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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818, 1,217.38 and 799.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818, 1,217.38 and 799.76 is: 1,190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818 : 1,217.38 = 799.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818/1,217.38 = 799.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818x = 1,217.38 × 799.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818x = 973,611.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,611.83/818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.23

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