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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,228.29 and 622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,228.29 and 622.76 is: 934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,228.29 = 622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,228.29 = 622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,228.29 × 622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 764,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,929.88/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.85

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