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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.89, 1,228.77 and 808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.89, 1,228.77 and 808.20 is: 1,209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.89 : 1,228.77 = 808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.89/1,228.77 = 808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.89x = 1,228.77 × 808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.89x = 993,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,091.91/820.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.77

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