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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.68, 1,226.24 and 788.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.68, 1,226.24 and 788.33 is: 1,183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.68 : 1,226.24 = 788.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.68/1,226.24 = 788.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.68x = 1,226.24 × 788.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.68x = 966,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,671.71/816.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.67

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