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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.03, 1,229.40 and 795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.03, 1,229.40 and 795.30 is: 1,189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.03 : 1,229.40 = 795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.03/1,229.40 = 795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.03x = 1,229.40 × 795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.03x = 977,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,741.82/822.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.42

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