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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.38, 1,126.78 and 722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.38, 1,126.78 and 722.46 is: 994.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.38 : 1,126.78 = 722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.38/1,126.78 = 722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.38x = 1,126.78 × 722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.38x = 814,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,053.48/818.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.71

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