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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,226.92 and 525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,226.92 and 525.24 is: 787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,226.92 = 525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,226.92 = 525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,226.92 × 525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 644,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,427.46/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.65

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