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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.41, 1,228.14 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.41, 1,228.14 and 526.12 is: 789.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.41 : 1,228.14 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.41/1,228.14 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.41x = 1,228.14 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.41x = 646,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,149.02/818.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.52

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