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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.13, 1,230.19 and 799.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.13, 1,230.19 and 799.47 is: 1,199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.13 : 1,230.19 = 799.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.13/1,230.19 = 799.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.13x = 1,230.19 × 799.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.13x = 983,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,498.00/820.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.21

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