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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.45, 1,226.88 and 525.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.45, 1,226.88 and 525.13 is: 787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.45 : 1,226.88 = 525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.45/1,226.88 = 525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.45x = 1,226.88 × 525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.45x = 644,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,265.36/818.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.18

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