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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,226.16 and 525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,226.16 and 525.20 is: 787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.08 : 1,226.16 = 525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.08/1,226.16 = 525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.08x = 1,226.16 × 525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.08x = 643,979.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,979.23/818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.18

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