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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.14, 1,226.05 and 406.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.14, 1,226.05 and 406.87 is: 609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.14 : 1,226.05 = 406.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.14/1,226.05 = 406.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.14x = 1,226.05 × 406.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.14x = 498,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,842.96/818.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.73

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