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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,223.88 and 656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,223.88 and 656.08 is: 981.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.08 : 1,223.88 = 656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.08/1,223.88 = 656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.08x = 1,223.88 × 656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.08x = 802,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,963.19/818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.52

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