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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.18, 1,227.72 and 574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.18, 1,227.72 and 574.22 is: 861.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.18 : 1,227.72 = 574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.18/1,227.72 = 574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.18x = 1,227.72 × 574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.18x = 704,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,981.38/818.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.65

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