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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.46, 1,226.46 and 612.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.46, 1,226.46 and 612.03 is: 917.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.46 : 1,226.46 = 612.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.46/1,226.46 = 612.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.46x = 1,226.46 × 612.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.46x = 750,630.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,630.31/818.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.13

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