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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.24, 1,230.90 and 803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.24, 1,230.90 and 803.80 is: 1,201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.24 : 1,230.90 = 803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.24/1,230.90 = 803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.24x = 1,230.90 × 803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.24x = 989,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,397.42/823.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.83

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