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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.30, 1,231.05 and 798.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.30, 1,231.05 and 798.30 is: 1,195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.30 : 1,231.05 = 798.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.30/1,231.05 = 798.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.30x = 1,231.05 × 798.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.30x = 982,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,747.22/822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.12

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