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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.09, 1,128.99 and 621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.09, 1,128.99 and 621.26 is: 857.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.09 : 1,128.99 = 621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.09/1,128.99 = 621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.09x = 1,128.99 × 621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.09x = 701,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,396.33/818.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.36

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