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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.08, 1,222.02 and 793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.08, 1,222.02 and 793.98 is: 1,183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.08 : 1,222.02 = 793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.08/1,222.02 = 793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.08x = 1,222.02 × 793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.08x = 970,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,259.44/820.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.13

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