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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.30, 1,232.55 and 799.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.30, 1,232.55 and 799.30 is: 1,196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.30 : 1,232.55 = 799.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.30/1,232.55 = 799.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.30x = 1,232.55 × 799.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.30x = 985,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,177.22/823.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.62

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