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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,226.83 and 489.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,226.83 and 489.13 is: 733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.08 : 1,226.83 = 489.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.08/1,226.83 = 489.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.08x = 1,226.83 × 489.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.08x = 600,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,079.36/818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.52

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