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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.51, 1,226.95 and 525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.51, 1,226.95 and 525.83 is: 788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.51 : 1,226.95 = 525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.51/1,226.95 = 525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.51x = 1,226.95 × 525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.51x = 645,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,159.67/818.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.22

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