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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.46, 1,226.88 and 726.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.46, 1,226.88 and 726.66 is: 1,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.46 : 1,226.88 = 726.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.46/1,226.88 = 726.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.46x = 1,226.88 × 726.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.46x = 891,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,524.62/818.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.27

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