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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,226.58 and 655.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,226.58 and 655.74 is: 983.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,226.58 = 655.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,226.58 = 655.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,226.58 × 655.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 804,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,317.57/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.15

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