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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.64, 1,233.56 and 800.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.64, 1,233.56 and 800.22 is: 1,104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.64 : 1,233.56 = 800.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.64/1,233.56 = 800.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.64x = 1,233.56 × 800.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.64x = 987,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,119.38/893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.61

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