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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,223.35 and 790.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,223.35 and 790.05 is: 1,180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,223.35 = 790.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,223.35 = 790.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,223.35 × 790.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 966,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,514.72/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.46

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