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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,233.90 and 799.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,233.90 and 799.56 is: 1,199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,233.90 = 799.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,233.90 = 799.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,233.90 × 799.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 986,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,577.08/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.34

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