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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.38, 1,247.82 and 820.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.38, 1,247.82 and 820.01 is: 1,224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.38 : 1,247.82 = 820.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.38/1,247.82 = 820.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.38x = 1,247.82 × 820.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.38x = 1,023,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,222.52/835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.86

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