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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.01, 1,226.07 and 379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.01, 1,226.07 and 379.53 is: 568.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.01 : 1,226.07 = 379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.01/1,226.07 = 379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.01x = 1,226.07 × 379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.01x = 465,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,330.35/818.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.86

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