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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.33, 1,225.87 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.33, 1,225.87 and 529.16 is: 792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.33 : 1,225.87 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.33/1,225.87 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.33x = 1,225.87 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.33x = 648,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,673.92/818.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.68

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