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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,224.99 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,224.99 and 432.18 is: 647.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,224.99 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,224.99 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,224.99 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 529,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,416.18/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.13

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