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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820, 1,220.36 and 801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820, 1,220.36 and 801.76 is: 1,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820 : 1,220.36 = 801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820/1,220.36 = 801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820x = 1,220.36 × 801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820x = 978,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,435.83/820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.21

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