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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.62, 1,128.11 and 800.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.62, 1,128.11 and 800.22 is: 1,098.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.62 : 1,128.11 = 800.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.62/1,128.11 = 800.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.62x = 1,128.11 × 800.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.62x = 902,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,736.18/821.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.73

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