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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.04, 1,227.06 and 575.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.04, 1,227.06 and 575.65 is: 863.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.04 : 1,227.06 = 575.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.04/1,227.06 = 575.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.04x = 1,227.06 × 575.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.04x = 706,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,357.09/818.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.48

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