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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.38, 1,233.56 and 801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.38, 1,233.56 and 801.72 is: 1,202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.38 : 1,233.56 = 801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.38/1,233.56 = 801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.38x = 1,233.56 × 801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.38x = 988,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,969.72/822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.57

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