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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.26, 1,228.73 and 537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.26, 1,228.73 and 537.28 is: 806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.26 : 1,228.73 = 537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.26/1,228.73 = 537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.26x = 1,228.73 × 537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.26x = 660,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,172.05/818.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.80

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