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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.98, 1,235.97 and 804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.98, 1,235.97 and 804.18 is: 1,206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.98 : 1,235.97 = 804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.98/1,235.97 = 804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.98x = 1,235.97 × 804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.98x = 993,942.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,942.35/823.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.27

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