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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.55, 1,225.80 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.55, 1,225.80 and 525.60 is: 787.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.55 : 1,225.80 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.55/1,225.80 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.55x = 1,225.80 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.55x = 644,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,280.48/818.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.10

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