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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.13, 1,126.45 and 722.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.13, 1,126.45 and 722.21 is: 994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.13 : 1,126.45 = 722.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.13/1,126.45 = 722.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.13x = 1,126.45 × 722.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.13x = 813,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,529.84/818.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.38

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