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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.13, 1,225.01 and 652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.13, 1,225.01 and 652.82 is: 977.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.13 : 1,225.01 = 652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.13/1,225.01 = 652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.13x = 1,225.01 × 652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.13x = 799,715.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,715.72/818.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.49

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